Day Eighteen

Bible Reading

Phil 3:15-19 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. 17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.

Devotional

It’s amazing how much our mood can change when we get hungry. There is even a term for it, called “hangry”, where someone gets angry and in a bad mood until the get something to eat. In a sense, this is what Paul is referring to when he’s declaring that enemies of the cross are people who’s god is their stomach. This means that they are people who live for temporary earthly desires and pleasures. He then clarifies this by saying that their mind is set on earthly things instead of the things of heaven. As Christians, we are called to live our lives with eternity in mind. Are the things we’re working for and striving for going to show up in heaven? Everything that is not of heaven is headed the way of destruction. Let’s be people who lift our eyes up , investing in and pointing people towards eternal things. Because those are the only investments that truly matter.

Question to Think About

What are some practical ways we can make an eternal investment this week?