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2 Corinthians 4:18 - Focus on What Will Last Forever.

2 Corinthians 4:18 (CEV) Things that are 
seen dont last forever, but things that are 
not seen are eternal. Thats why we keep our 
minds on the things that cannot be seen  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Human beings can handle an enormous 
amount of frustration, delay, and pain as long as 
they have hope. 
   But when hope is gone, people give up.
   Jesus offers the only hope that is 
eternal. And it is a hope that will never disappoint. 
But you need the right perspective to understand 
the hope found in Jesus. 
   That means you dont just look at 
whats going on right now. Instead of focusing on 
the temporary, focus on the eternal. For 
instance, pay more attention to Gods Word than the 
news on your smartphone. 
   Difficulties dont last. But hope in 
God lasts forever. The Bible says, These 
three things continue forever: faith, hope, and 
love. And the greatest of these is love (1 
Corinthians 13:13 NCV). 
   There is a plaque engraved with Hebrew 
letters that hangs on the wall in my office. People 
ask me all the time what the Hebrew means. It 
simply says, This too shall pass. 
   I like to look at it when Im going 
through a difficult time. It reminds me that no 
matter what my circumstances are, they are 
temporary. No problem comes to stay in your life. It 
will pass. Even if it is a lifelong chronic 
problem, you wont take it into eternity. 
   Paul reminds us of this in 2 Corinthians 
4:18: Things that are seen dont last 
forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. 
Thats why we keep our minds on the things that 
cannot be seen. (CEV). 
   Your problems wont last forever. The 
coronavirus pandemic wont last forever. Uncertainty 
with the economy wont last forever. 
   But there are things in Gods universe 
that you cant see that will last forever. 
Faith, hope, and love will last forever. And if you 
trust in Jesus, you will be with God forever in 
eternity. 
   Put your hope in Jesus. Dont 
shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the 
things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert 
to what is going on around Christ - thats 
where the action is. See things from his 
perspective (Colossians 3:2 The Message). 
   Your hope in Christ will become a hope 
fulfilled. [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

2 Corinthians 4:18 - Believing In The Unseen.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200423-0854.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657