August 22, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"The Hope of Heaven"
1 Corinthians 15:58
New International Version
58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Paul is encouraging the early church believers in Corinth to stand firm in the faith because something greater is coming. Christ will one day return for His children, and the
struggle against sin and death will be over forever. Keeping the hope of heaven in view helps Christ followers stay faithful and persevere.
Every ounce of effort you put forth in God’s name is making a deposit in eternity. Don’t let the enemy of your soul discourage you and cloud your thinking with doubt. All those who have placed their faith in Christ will experience fullness of joy in His presence one glorious day very soon. Until then, it’s our job to stay steadfast and to
shine brightly in this dark world.
