eternal perspective

The recent passing of my brother in law from earth to heaven made me eternity mindful.  I had the opportunity to talk to him about Jesus and to make sure that I would see him in heaven someday.  Eternity is a concept that only God truly understands.  I don't even pretend to grasp forever in His presence.  But, the idea of eternity with my loving Father God puts the things of this earth into perspective.

The Bible speaks of our troubles on this earth being momentary.  In God's big picture, my hurts, frustrations, and problems are so very small.  The Bible also compares our lives to a vapor.  Our time here on earth is so brief.  And yet, God loves each one of us so very much.  So much that He sent His only Son to earth to redeem us from the curse of sin and death so that we can have a relationship with Him for eternity!  I'm so grateful!

This morning I was talking to God about feeling insignificant.  I have those days like everyone else does.  He said, "Dawn, you may not be doing things that are spectacular in your own eyes, but you are doing things that matter for eternity!  I see and I know, even if no one else does."   And that's enough for me.  I'm going to keep my eyes on Jesus who kept His eyes on the joy set before Him.  And I'm praying that He would give me His eternal perspective.