Paul teaches us that it is normal to be longing for the glories of our heavenly home. They stand in contrast to this present earthly one. The eternal replaces the temporary. The permanent replaces the destructible. Clothing replaces nakedness. Joy replaces groaning. Meanwhile, we have work to do here proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 1:12-6:2
My selection:
For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. 2 Corinthians 5:1-3
For more reflections on this passage, see the corresponding reading in my book Cover to Cover: Through the Bible in 365 days.
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Permanent Text Edition® (2016). Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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