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Taking Hold of Eternity Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you. (1 Timothy 6:12) Regardless of what anyone might tell you, always remember that your future is more important than your past. Where you are going matters more than where you have been. What you do from this day forward means much more than what you have already done. You may be affected by your past, but you are not defined by it. Not in the eyes of God. “Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you,” Paul encourages Timothy (1 Timothy 6:12). “Don’t let go of your glorious future in Christ,” he’s saying. “Don’t let anyone take that away from you. Don’t allow yourself to forget what God has done. Don’t let your mind stray from thoughts of heaven.” Destiny is the ultimate definer of your life, not history. That’s something Paul wanted Timothy to remember. When you live in the light of eternity, it changes everything. It changes the way you think and act and believe. You no longer see yourself as an aimless being living day to day. You know that you are a child of destiny, awaiting a glorious throne to come. You no longer act like a worthless sinner. You live as if each moment were your last. And that thought doesn’t frighten you; it exhilarates you! You no longer believe that what you do doesn’t make a difference. You believe that every second and every decision makes an eternal impact on the world, as well as your destiny in heaven. You live as a child of the future, not as a slave to the past. How did a prostitute named Rahab find herself in the lineage of Jesus? How did a humble Moabite named Ruth get her name on that same list? How did the adulterous Bathsheba come to be in the birth line of the Savior? Because God doesn’t care what we’ve been. He only sees what we can become. “I command you before God,” Paul continues, “ … that you obey his commands with all purity. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ returns” (1 Timothy 6:13-14). God doesn’t care what you’ve done or where you’ve been. He only cares about where you plan to end up.
Today’s Reading Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Timothy 6:12-14 Reflection Have you firmly taken hold of the eternal life God has given you? In what ways are you still holding onto the past? Focus instead on your destiny in Christ.
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The best-selling Left Behind series has captured the attention of millions of readers, and it has changed lives. It has brought millions of believers the motivation to examine their hearts. Are you ready to embrace eternity? Live each moment as if it could be your last? Your future is more important than your past. Where you are going matters more than where you have been. What you do from this day forward means much more than what you have already done. You may be affected by your past, but you are not defined by it. Not in the eyes of God. What does it mean to embrace eternity? It means grasping each breath as if it could be your last, living life moment by precious moment with your feet planted firmly on earth but your heart aimed squarely at heaven. It means learning to embrace the role of dual citizenship—living in one world while belonging to another. It is a lifestyle of living like there’s no tomorrow and then dying so that your real life can finally begin! This 365-day devotional explores the themes introduced in the Left Behind series—themes of salvation, grace, obedience, and faith. New believers as well as mature believers will find a message of faith that will inspire and motivate daily.
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