Look at Things Eternal

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for November 21
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Look at Things Eternal

We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are
not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things
which are not seen are eternal. 2 Cor. 4:18. 


If the church will put on the robe of Christ's righteousness,
withdrawing from all allegiance with the world, there is before her the
dawn of a bright and glorious day. God's promise to her will stand fast
forever. . . . Truth, passing by those who despise and reject it, will
triumph. Although at times apparently retarded, its progress has never
been checked. . . . Endowed with divine energy, it will cut its way
through the strongest barriers and triumph over every obstacle. 

What sustained the Son of God during His life of toil and sacrifice? He
saw the results of the travail of His soul and was satisfied. Looking
into eternity, He beheld the happiness of those who through His
humiliation had received pardon and everlasting life. His ear caught the
shout of the redeemed. He heard the ransomed ones singing the song of
Moses and the Lamb. 

We may have a vision of the future, the blessedness of heaven. In the
Bible are revealed visions of the future glory, scenes pictured by the
hand of God, and these are dear to His church. By faith we may stand on
the threshold of the eternal city, and hear the gracious welcome given
to those who in this life co-operate with Christ, regarding it as an
honor to suffer for His sake. As the words are spoken, "Come, ye blessed
of my Father," they cast their crowns at the feet of the Redeemer,
exclaiming, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and
riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. .
. . Honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the
throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever." Matthew 25:34; Revelation
5:12, 13. 

There the redeemed greet those who led them to the Savior, and all unite
in praising Him who died that human beings might have the life that
measures with the life of God. The conflict is over. Tribulation and
strife are at an end. Songs of victory fill all heaven as the ransomed
ones take up the joyful strain, Worthy, worthy is the Lamb that was
slain, and lives again, a triumphant conqueror.

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