Christian Foundations

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

--2 Corinthians 4:17

The magazine “Wonderful Word” once ran a story about an elderly Christian Englishman. While he was working with another man under the hot summer sun, he put down his heavy load to rest. As he sat by the road, a limousine passed by. Its wealthy owner sat in the back seat, being chauffeured in luxurious ease.

His fellow worker pointed to the passing limo and said, “Do you know the occupant of that car? He is an ungodly man, but he isn’t having troubles like you. You believe that everything belongs to the Lord, you trust Him, and you serve Him; yet you still have to work hard in your old age for a meager living. How can you reconcile this with the love and justice of God?”

The old man replied, “Are you testing me, sir? Couple heaven with it! Couple heaven with it!”

The poor, elderly saint of God saw life’s true source of wealth, for he could look beyond his earthly condition to his eternal treasures. Scripture says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).

Life can be harsh often neglecting us of comfort or wealth. But God supplies our needs for today and gives us assurance for eternity with Him. Today, you may be living in meager surroundings just as the man above. Take your situation now and “couple it with heaven,” and you’ll realize there is no better hope for tomorrow.

PRAYER CHALLENGE: Pray that God would give you the strength and faith to carry on until you meet Him. Ask Him to provide for you while you are here and keep joy in your heart that comes from Him.