Encouraging Words-Eternally Covered

From The Active Word

“I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2 (NKJV)

Looking at things through the lens of eternity has a way of getting our hearts and minds on track. It sets issues straight, and this is especially true when it comes to the issue of worrying about God’s ability to provide for our needs.

Look at what Jesus promises in the passage above. He assures His people that He’s going to prepare a place for them. Specifically, we know He’s referring to Heaven, where every single need we’ll ever have will be eternally taken care of and provided for by Him.

Most of us don’t have a problem with this whatsoever. In fact, when was the last time you paced back and forth worrying about whether or not you’d receive what you’d need in God’s Kingdom? For the most part, we just assume that the Lord has enough of everything to go around and that every need will be met.

However, our outlook is often different when it comes to our existence here on earth. We worry. We second-guess God’s ability to provide for us when it comes to the needs of this life. But think it through: Our lifespan and all that we will ever need on earth is a blip in comparison to eternity. Why are we okay with God handling things infinitely but not temporarily? It makes no sense.

Here’s what’s going to take place: Something is going to happen that will cause your heart to question God’s ability to provide for your needs. When it does, remember that He’s got you covered for all eternity, and that He who covers you eternally is all the more able to cover you temporarily.

Our earthly worry wilts and withers in the light of God’s eternal provision for us. Don’t forget that!

“But seek first the kingdom of God…do not worry about tomorrow…” (Matthew 6:33-34 NKJV)