PDL - Day 4

There is more to life than here and now. We were made for eternity, and how we live now prepares us for that. Pastor Rick Warren and Enoch Tang shared a homecoming story about a missionary and a president. Both individuals came off the same plane, however, the missionary was not greeted with a party of people like the President. In fact, he was not greeted by anyone! The missionary went home that night and told God His frustrations about how he was on missions, while the president was probably on vacation and yet he had no one welcoming him home. That same night, the missionary heard God whisper: "...This is not your home."

This story is a strong reminder to live kingdom-minded. Paul even talks about how our body is a tent. A tent is a temporary place to rest. It is also a mobile place. Our future is a house with many rooms. And Jesus is preparing it for us.

PDL - Day 4 reminds me of Pastor Bernard's sermon. So many of us Christians place so much emphasis/focus on money, title, career, and brands that in the end, it covers the power of the cross in our life (i.e. cross is covered in the picture). An example is buying a home. If your focus is on purchasing a home, the way you live NOW will change dramatically. The way you spend, eat, go out, have fun will all change. When we begin to live a life for eternity, our values will change. We will start placing higher premium on things that matter such as relationships, and character building as opposed to fame, wealth, achievements, or fun. I am not saying fame, wealth, achievements, or fun is 'bad'. But a continuous influx of these factors can lead to a higher risk of complacency. We essentially become plastic Christians (i.e. not alive). Instead, allow the enjoyment of these areas become a channel to honor and glorify God.