“Only What’s Eternal Will Last”
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19–21
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
We live in a world that praises success—degrees, wealth, buildings, titles, and achievements. And let’s be honest, much of it can be impressive. Skyscrapers that touch the clouds, medals of honor, and careers built over decades—these things seem solid, even eternal.
But Scripture reminds us of a sobering truth: all earthly accomplishments, no matter how great, will one day turn to dust. The kingdoms of Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome once ruled the world—and now, they're only memories, ruins, and history books.
Earthly Glory Fades
In Daniel 2, the image of gold, silver, bronze, and iron—all representing powerful empires—was shattered by a stone. That stone, representing God's eternal kingdom, crushed what man built. That’s the reality: no award, bank account, or human glory can stand before God’s eternal plan. Everything here is temporary.
So if you're building your life only on what this world offers, you're building on sand. A promotion may satisfy today, but it can't follow you into eternity. A perfect reputation may comfort now, but it won’t matter when you stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
Keep Heaven in View
Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:8, "I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." That’s the right perspective. When we remember that earthly glory fades, we shift our focus to what matters: knowing God, loving people, and advancing His kingdom.
This doesn’t mean we stop working hard or pursuing excellence. It means we don’t worship our work, our status, or our achievements. We do all things for the glory of God, not the glory of self.
Right Priorities for Eternal Impact
Keeping this perspective helps us prioritize. We spend time with our families instead of chasing another dollar. We invest in prayer instead of only profit. We measure success by faithfulness, not fame.
Ask yourself: Are you investing more in things that will vanish—or in things that will last? Are your treasures stored in your resume or in heaven?
Cling to Jesus Alone
One day, the titles, the trophies, the trends—they’ll all disappear. But what you do for Christ will echo in eternity. So live with that in mind. Build your life on what cannot be shaken. Love God, serve others, and hold loosely to everything else.
Because in the end, only one kingdom remains—and that’s the one worth living for.
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