Living With Eternity in View: Daily Thoughts on Heaven

Hello, friends, and welcome back to Nations 4 Jesus. Today as we begin a new year, I want to talk about something that should shape every single day of our lives but too often gets pushed to the background: Heaven. Not as some distant, vague concept we think about at funerals, but as a daily reality that transforms how we live right now.

I came across a list of daily reflections on Heaven that struck me as profoundly practical. These aren't just theological ideas to study—they're truths to meditate on every single day that will radically change your priorities, your decisions, and your entire perspective on life.

So today, I want to walk through these daily thoughts on Heaven with you. And I want to challenge you: What would change in your life if you actually reflected on these truths every morning when you woke up?

Let me start with the first reflection: Reflect on my own mortality. Friends, we live in a culture that does everything possible to avoid thinking about death. We hide it. We sanitize it. We pretend it won't happen to us. But Scripture is brutally honest about our mortality.

Psalm 90:12 says, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Numbering our days means recognizing they're limited. We're not going to live forever in these bodies. Every day that passes is one day closer to our appointment with eternity.

James 4:14 puts it bluntly: "For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away." A vapor. A mist. Here for a moment, then gone. That's not morbid—that's reality. And facing that reality daily is actually liberating because it helps us focus on what truly matters.

When you reflect on your mortality each day, you stop wasting time on trivial things. You stop living like you have forever. You start making choices with eternity in mind. You become intentional about your relationships, your work, your time. You gain, as the psalmist says, a heart of wisdom.

The second reflection follows naturally: Realize there are only two destinations—Heaven or Hell—and that I and every person I know will go to one or the other. This is the most sobering truth in all of Scripture. There's no third option. No second chances after death. No purgatory. No reincarnation. Just two eternal destinations.

Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

Two gates. Two ways. Two destinations. Many on the broad road to destruction. Few on the narrow road to life.

When you reflect on this daily, it changes everything. That coworker you see every day? Heaven or hell. That family member you're avoiding? Heaven or hell. That neighbor, that friend, that person who cuts you off in traffic? Heaven or hell. Everyone you meet is headed to one of two eternal destinations.

And here's the urgent question: Are you doing anything about it? Are you sharing the gospel? Are you praying for them? Are you living in such a way that your life points them toward the narrow gate?

Second Corinthians 5:10-11 says, "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men." Paul says the knowledge of coming judgment motivated him to persuade people. Does it motivate us?

The third reflection is crucial: Remind myself that this world is not my home and that everything in it will burn, leaving behind only what's eternal. We get so attached to stuff. We invest so much in things that won't last. We build our lives around careers, possessions, achievements, comfort—all of which are temporary.

The world is passing away. Second Peter 3:10 describes it: "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up."

Everything's going to burn. Your house, your car, your bank account, your achievements, your possessions—all of it. The only things that will survive are what's eternal: God's Word, people's souls, and the works you did for Christ's glory.

When you remind yourself of this daily, you stop hoarding. You start giving. You invest in people instead of things. You use your resources for Kingdom purposes instead of accumulating more stuff you can't keep.

The fourth reflection connects to this: Recognize that my choices and actions have a direct influence on the world to come. What you do now matters forever. Every choice you make has eternal consequences—for you and for others.

First Corinthians 3:12-15 describes believers' works being tested: "Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire."

Some of our works will endure—gold, silver, precious stones. Others will burn up—wood, hay, straw. Both represent things we did as believers, but some have eternal value and some don't.

When you recognize daily that your choices have eternal consequences, you become more careful about how you spend your time. You ask, "Is this gold or straw? Will this matter in a thousand years? Am I building for eternity or just for now?"

The fifth reflection is convicting: Realize that my life is being examined by God, the Audience of One, and that the only appraisal of my life that will ultimately matter is His. We spend so much energy worrying about what people think. We perform for human audiences. We seek approval, validation, recognition from people who are just as temporary as we are.

But Hebrews 4:13 reminds us, "And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account." God sees everything. He knows our motives. He examines our hearts. And one day, we'll stand before Him and give an account.

Galatians 1:10 asks, "For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ." Paul recognized that he had to choose: live for human approval or live for God's approval. He couldn't do both.

When you reflect daily that God is your Audience of One, it frees you. You stop worrying so much about what people think. You stop performing for the crowd. You start living coram Deo—before the face of God—seeking only His approval.

And here's the beautiful truth: His approval is what we already have in Christ. Romans 8:1 says, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." We're accepted. We're loved. We're His children. So we don't live to earn His approval—we live from it, out of gratitude and love.

Now, the final reflection is the most glorious, and it's where I want us to linger: Reflect on the fact that my ultimate home will be the New Earth, where I will see God and serve Him as a resurrected being in a resurrected human society, where I will overflow with joy and delight in drawing nearer to God by studying Him and His creation, and where I will exercise, to God's glory, dominion over His creation.

Friends, this is what Heaven actually is according to Scripture. Not floating on clouds. Not playing harps in an ethereal realm. The New Earth—a physical, renewed creation where we live as resurrected human beings in perfect fellowship with God.

Revelation 21:1-3 describes it: "Now I saw a new Heaven and a new Earth, for the first Heaven and the first Earth had passed away... And I heard a loud voice from Heaven saying, 'Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.'"

God dwelling with us. On Earth. In physical reality. That's our eternal home.

Revelation 22:3-5 adds more detail: "And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever."

We will see His face. We will serve Him. We will reign. This isn't passive existence—it's active, purposeful, joyful service and dominion under God's rule.

When you reflect on this daily, several things happen:

First, you stop dreading death and start anticipating it. Paul said in Philippians 1:21, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Death isn't the end—it's the doorway to being with Christ and ultimately to the resurrection life on the New Earth.

Second, you stop seeing this world as all there is and start seeing it as preparation. Everything here is training for there. The work you do now, the relationships you build, the character you develop, the dominion you exercise—it's all preparing you for your eternal calling.

Third, you overflow with joy even in present suffering. Romans 8:18 says, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." When you're focused on the New Earth, present troubles shrink in perspective.

So let me close with this challenge: What if you actually did this? What if every morning, you reflected on these truths?

What if you started each day by acknowledging your mortality, recognizing there are only two eternal destinations, reminding yourself this world will burn, realizing your choices have eternal consequences, and remembering that God alone is your Audience?

And what if you ended each day by reflecting on your ultimate home—the New Earth, where you'll see God face to face, serve Him in a resurrected body, explore His creation forever, and reign with Christ in perfect joy?

Friends, I believe it would transform everything. Your priorities would shift. Your anxiety would decrease. Your passion for the gospel would increase. Your attachment to temporary things would loosen. And your joy in Christ would overflow.

Colossians 3:1-2 says, "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."

That's not escapism. That's biblical reality. We're citizens of Heaven (Philippians 3:20). Our treasure is there (Matthew 6:20). Our future is there. And living with that reality in view changes everything about how we live here and now.

Let me pray…

Thank you for joining me today. I want to encourage you—maybe even challenge you—to make these daily reflections a practice. Write them down. Put them where you'll see them every morning. Pin them in a note on your phone like I did. Meditate on them. Let them shape your perspective.

Because when you live with eternity in view, when you keep Heaven at the forefront of your mind, you'll find yourself living with more purpose, more joy, more freedom, and more passion for the things that truly matter.

Until next time, keep your eyes on the nations and remember—this world is not your home. 

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Praying for America: A 30-Week Prayer Journey Through 2026

Hello, friends, and welcome back to Nations 4 Jesus.

As we step into 2026, I want to talk with you about something that's been weighing heavily on my heart—and I believe God wants to stir this same burden in the hearts of believers across America.

This year, our nation will celebrate its 250th anniversary. Two hundred and fifty years since the Declaration of Independence. A quarter of a millennium as a nation. That's a significant milestone by any measure.

But here's the question: What kind of nation will we be celebrating? And more importantly, what does God want to do through His church in America during this pivotal year?

Today, I'm introducing a resource that I pray will mobilize believers and churches to intercede for our nation like never before. It's called "Praying for America: A 30-Week Prayer Journey Through 2026."

Let me be honest with you. America is in crisis.

We're more divided than we've been since the Civil War. Crime continues to rise. Racial wounds that we thought were healing have been ripped open again. Economic inequality is widening. Our criminal justice system is broken. Families are fragmenting. Mental health is deteriorating. Addiction is epidemic.

And the American church? Friends, we're complicit in much of this mess.

Some have confused cultural Christianity with Kingdom transformation. Some have allowed political ideology to eclipse Gospel identity. We've built entertainment empires and called them churches. We've preached a self-help gospel that asks nothing and costs nothing.

More often than not, the public face of American Christianity pushes people away from Jesus rather than drawing them to Him.

But—and this is crucial—God is not done with America.

Even now, there are signs of hope. Campus revivals are breaking out among Generation Z. Ethnic minority churches are experiencing vibrant, authentic faith. Missionaries from immigrant communities are being raised up to reach the unreached. Pockets of genuine spiritual awakening are appearing across the country.

The question is: Will we recognize what God is doing and partner with Him through prayer and obedience?

Let me take you back to 1630—almost 400 years ago.

A Puritan lawyer named John Winthrop stood aboard a ship called the Arbella, preparing to land in what would become Massachusetts. He delivered a sermon that would echo through American history. He said: "We shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us."

He was quoting Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Winthrop envisioned a community that would demonstrate God's kingdom principles to a watching world.

Now, I need to be clear here. Winthrop wasn't preaching American exceptionalism or Christian nationalism. He was calling for Kingdom faithfulness. He was saying, "The world is watching how we live. Will they see Jesus in us?"

That calling is just as relevant today—maybe more so.

The eyes of all people are upon us. America's cultural, economic, and military influence touches every corner of the globe. For better or worse, what happens in America shapes the world.

But here's what's absolutely stunning: In His sovereignty, God has brought the world to America.

Think about this. The last words Jesus spoke before ascending to heaven were: "Go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). For two centuries, American missionaries crossed oceans to obey that command.

But now? The nations have come to us.

Millions of immigrants and refugees from every corner of the earth live in our neighborhoods. Muslims from Pakistan and Syria. Hindus from India and Nepal. Buddhists from Vietnam and Thailand. Secular professionals from China. Refugees from restricted-access nations where missionaries can't go.

The harvest field is at our doorstep.

And friends, this is not a problem. This is not something to fear. This is a God-ordained opportunity to obey the Great Commission without leaving our zip codes.

So here’s my invitation to each of you…

Starting this month, I'm inviting you to join a 30-week prayer journey. This isn't just another prayer list. This is a comprehensive, strategic guide to interceding for America with Kingdom priorities.

We're going to pray through 30 critical topics. Let me give you a taste of what we'll cover:

We'll pray for America's diverse communities:

The African-American community—both healing historical wounds and celebrating their incredible Kingdom impact.

The Hispanic community—the spiritual vitality and missionary potential of America's largest minority.

Native Americans—our First Nations who have suffered so much yet are experiencing spiritual awakening.

Asian-American churches that are leading the way in missions sending.

We'll pray for those who need the Gospel most desperately:

International students—700,000 future world leaders studying on American campuses, many encountering Jesus for the first time.

Muslim immigrants—who can hear and respond to the Gospel here in ways impossible in their homelands.

South Asian communities—5.5 million Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs largely unreached with Biblical truth.

The incarcerated—1.2 million prisoners who need both justice reform and the transforming power of Christ.

We'll pray for critical national issues:

The deep political and racial divisions tearing our nation apart.

America's global influence—both the good we do and the destruction we can prevent.

The crisis facing our youth—and the signs of Gen Z revival.

The need for authentic revival versus the shallow, entertainment-driven Christianity that's failing us.

Each week, you'll get:

A brief introduction providing context and Biblical perspective.

Four to five Scripture passages to read and meditate on.

Five specific prayer points to guide your intercession.

You can use this personally—set aside time each week to pray through one topic.

You can use this in small groups or prayer meetings—I've designed it for 45-60 minute gatherings, either in person or online. I’ve been doing this with a group of ladies every Friday morning, over Zoom, for two years. It is a powerful time of prayer! 

You can use this church-wide—imagine your entire congregation praying in unity through these critical issues over the course of the year.

Now, before I close, I need to address something really important.

As we pray for America throughout 2026, we must remember the words of Hebrews 13:14: "For here we have no lasting city, but we are looking for the city that is to come."

America is not our permanent home. The Kingdom of God is our true citizenship. Our primary identity is not American—it's Christian. We're part of a global body that transcends all national, ethnic, and cultural boundaries.

So when we pray for America, we're not praying for American dominance or American exceptionalism. We're praying that God would use this nation as a launchpad for His glory among all peoples.

We're praying that America's 250th anniversary would mark not just a celebration of this country and its history, but a renewal of missionary faithfulness.

We're praying that the American church would embrace the beautiful, diverse, multicultural Body of Christ that increasingly reflects what heaven will look like.

We're praying with Kingdom eyes—seeing America not as an end in itself, but as a tool in God's hands for the sake of the nations.

And friends, that changes everything about how we pray.

So here's what I'm asking you to do.

First, download the prayer guide. It's completely free. You'll find the link in the show notes or you can go to nations4jesus.blogspot.com to get your copy.

Second, commit to this journey. Don't just download it and forget about it. Put it on your calendar. Set aside time each week. Make 2026 the year you intercede for your nation like never before.

Third, invite others to join you. Share this with your small group. Talk to your pastor about using it for church prayer meetings. Post about it on social media. Text it to three friends this week who you know have a heart for prayer.

Fourth—and this is critical—don't just pray. Act.

As you pray for international students, volunteer with campus ministry or invite a student to dinner.

As you pray for immigrants and refugees, connect with a local resettlement agency or ESL ministry.

As you pray for the incarcerated, look into prison ministry opportunities.

As you pray for revival among youth, mentor a teenager or support youth ministry financially.

Prayer without action is incomplete. James tells us that faith without works is dead. The same is true of intercession.

Finally, expect God to work. Don't pray these prayers with cynicism or despair. Pray them with faith—believing that the God who raised Jesus from the dead can raise up this nation from spiritual death. Believing that the same Spirit who empowered the early church can bring revival to the American church.

Let me close with this.

Second Chronicles 7:14 says: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

That's a promise. God will hear. God will forgive. God will heal.

But it starts with His people. It starts with us. It starts with humility, prayer, seeking God's face, and repentance.

As America enters its 250th year, my prayer is that this anniversary would mark not just a milestone of national history, but a turning point of spiritual history. That 2026 would be remembered as the year the American church woke up, fell on its knees, and cried out for God to do what only He can do.

Will you join me in that prayer? 

Download the guide. Commit to the journey. Invite others. Pray with faith. Take action.

And let's see what God will do.

Let me pray…

Thank you for joining me today. I believe God wants to use this year in powerful ways—not for American glory, but for His glory among all nations.

Until next time, keep your eyes on the nations, pray for America with Kingdom priorities, and remember—we have no lasting city here, but we're looking for the city that is to come.

Want a PDF of the prayer guide? Email me at taniad1992@gmail.com.

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What Is Our Purpose? Living for God's Glory Among the Nations

 Hello, friends, and welcome back to Nations 4 Jesus. Today I want to ask you a question that every human being wrestles with at some point in their life: What is our purpose?

All of us want to live a life of purpose and meaning. We were created with that desire—it's wired into us! But friends, how do we know what the true purpose of our life should be? Do we look inwardly to find the answer? Do we search the self-help section at the bookstore? Do we look at the world around us to find the answer? Or do we look to God, our Creator, and His Word to find the answer?

I believe it's this last place that we must look. And when we do look to God's Word, the answer is crystal clear—but it's not what our culture tells us it should be.

[God's purpose in creation - the foundation]

God's purpose for creating people was to glorify and worship Him. He desires that His name be worshipped, glorified, revered, sanctified, and honored by all nations. Notice I said "all nations"—not just some, not just the easy ones, but all. He wants people to know Him and to love and worship Him.

Throughout the Bible, the call to praise and worship God is foremost. Psalm 97:1 says, "The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice." Psalm 67:3-4 declares, "May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. May the nations be glad and sing for joy." Psalm 96:3 commands, "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."

And in Revelation 15:3-4, we get a glimpse of Heaven where voices cry out, "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages. Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you."

Friends, do you see the theme? All peoples. All nations. God's glory displayed everywhere!

[Our selfish nature - the distortion]

Yet our selfish, sinful nature time and again tries to convince us that this world is all about us. We want to believe that God created this world solely for our enjoyment, our happiness, our comfort. We read the Bible and somehow make ourselves the main character of the story.

Let me give you two examples from Scripture that show how we've distorted God's purposes into being about us. Many of us believe—and I certainly did until recently—that God saved Israel out of Egypt and from numerous other tribulations because, for some reason, they pleased Him and He wanted to help them. That it was all about rescuing His favorite people.

And we believe that Jesus Christ came solely to save us from Hell, and that Heaven is our reward for doing the best we can at living our lives in obedience to God and His Word. It's all about us getting saved, us going to Heaven, us being blessed.

[The truth about the Exodus - God's glory to the nations]

Now friends, while there's truth in each of those statements, these beliefs miss the underlying reason or purpose for creation, the Exodus, Jesus's time on Earth, and Heaven. They are not about us. They are all about God and His glory!

Let's start with the Exodus. Why did God save Israel from Egypt? Was it just because He liked them? No! The Exodus occurred so that the nations—especially Israel and Egypt—would see that God was much more powerful than any of the gods that Egypt worshipped. And remember, Egypt was the greatest world power at that time!

The plagues weren't random disasters. Each one showcased God's power over a specific Egyptian god. The Nile turning to blood? That was God demonstrating His power over Hapi, the Nile god. The plague of frogs? That challenged Heqet, the frog goddess. The plague of darkness? That showed God's supremacy over Ra, the sun god. Friends, the plagues were a direct confrontation between the one true God and the demonic powers behind Egypt's false gods!

And here's what's crucial: God's purpose was for His name to be known among all nations through what He did in Egypt. Exodus 9:16 says, "But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." It was never just about rescuing Israel—it was about displaying God's glory to the watching world!

[All creation points to God - the universal testimony]

In fact, all that has been created was made to glorify and point to God. Romans 1:20 tells us, "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."

Friends, when you look at a sunset, it's pointing to God's glory. When you marvel at the intricacy of a human cell, it's declaring God's wisdom. When you stand at the edge of the ocean or look up at the stars, creation is shouting, "Look at how great our Creator is!" Nothing was created just for our enjoyment—though we do enjoy it! Everything was created to display God's glory.

[Jesus's purpose - manifesting God's name]

Now let's talk about Jesus. Yes, Jesus certainly came to Earth to seek and save sinners—that's true! But friends, that wasn't His main purpose. His main purpose was to glorify God. Listen to Jesus's own words in John 17:4-6: "I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do." And what was that work? "I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world."

Jesus made known to the world who God was! He caused His followers to know and adore Him—God incarnate. Everything Jesus did—His teaching, His miracles, His death, His resurrection—was ultimately about revealing the Father's glory. Yes, we benefit from that! We're saved through it! But the primary purpose was God's glory being displayed to the world.

[Heaven's purpose - eternal worship]

And lastly, let's talk about Heaven. Friends, Heaven will be a place of happiness, joy, peace—all the good that we can ever imagine! I'm not minimizing that! But our primary purpose in Heaven will be to worship God. We see this in the numerous visions of Heaven that God gives us in Scripture.

In Revelation 15:3-4, John tells us what is said around God's throne: "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages. Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."

All nations! Heaven is a place where people from every tribe, tongue, and nation will worship God together! And here's the incredible thing about this worship—through worshiping God, we find our greatest happiness! God will be worshipped, and we will be filled with endless, incredible joy!

[The radical reorientation - what this means for us]

So in light of all this truth from God's Word, our purpose in life is not to find the most happiness, prosperity, success, and peace we can find. Our purpose is to glorify the Lord! Everything else—our happiness, our fulfillment, our joy—flows from that primary purpose.

This is a radical reorientation for most of us! Our culture tells us to "follow our hearts," "find ourselves," "live our truth," "pursue our dreams." But God's Word tells us something completely different: Live for God's glory! And friends, when we do that, we discover something amazing—we actually find the satisfaction we were looking for all along!

[John Piper's famous quote - the key to satisfaction]

John Piper summed it up perfectly when he said, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." Think about that! When we're most satisfied in God—when we find our joy, our peace, our fulfillment in Him—that's when He's most glorified! It's not a competition between God's glory and our joy. They're the same thing! We glorify God by being satisfied in Him, and we find satisfaction by glorifying Him!

This changes everything about how we approach life, doesn't it?

[Practical application - five ways to live for God's glory]

So how do we actually live this out? Let me give you five practical ways to make God's glory the center of your life. First, reframe every decision by asking, "Will this bring glory to God?" Not "Will this make me happy?" or "Will this be successful?" but "Will this point people to God's greatness?" That question changes how we spend our money, our time, our energy.

Second, pursue God Himself, not just His blessings. We often come to God asking for things—and that's okay!—but do we come to God just to be with Him? Do we delight in Him for who He is, not just for what He gives? Third, make your life point others to God. This is where missions comes in! When we live in a way that displays God's character—His love, His justice, His mercy—we're pointing others to Him. When we tell people about Jesus, we're making His name known among the nations!

Fourth, worship God in everything you do. First Corinthians 10:31 says, "Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Cooking dinner for your family? Do it for God's glory! Homeschooling your kids? Do it for God's glory! Working at your job? Do it for God's glory! And fifth, care about what God cares about—all nations worshiping Him. If God's purpose is for all nations to glorify Him, and that's not happening yet with 3.4 billion people in unreached people groups, shouldn't that concern us? Shouldn't that shape our prayers, our giving, our going?

[The missions connection - all nations will worship]

This is why missions is not optional for Christians! If God's purpose is for all nations to worship Him, and we claim to live for God's glory, then we must care about the nations! We must pray for unreached people groups. We must give to send missionaries. We must go ourselves if God calls us. We must use our lives to make God's name known where it's not yet known!

[Personal testimony - when I discovered this truth]

Let me be honest with you—when I first really understood this truth, it was both humbling and freeing. Humbling because I realized how much of my Christian life had been about me—my happiness, my comfort, my blessings. I'd made myself the center of the story when God should have been.

But it was also freeing! Because when you realize life isn't about you, the pressure comes off! I don't have to create my own purpose or meaning. I don't have to figure out how to be happy. I just have to live for God's glory, and everything else falls into place. My satisfaction comes from Him being glorified!

[The eternal perspective - what will matter]

One day we're going to stand before God. And on that day, what's going to matter? Not how successful we were by the world's standards. Not how comfortable our lives were. Not how much we accumulated. What will matter is whether we lived for His glory. Whether we made His name known. Whether we pointed others to Him.

And one day, as Revelation promises, there will be people from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne worshiping God. Will people from unreached nations be there because of your prayers? Because of your giving? Because of your going? Or will there be empty spaces because we were too focused on our own comfort and happiness?

So friends, I want to challenge you today: Stop making your life about you. Make it about God's glory! Pursue satisfaction in Him, not in the world's promises. Live in a way that points others to His greatness. And care deeply about all nations coming to worship Him.

Let me pray: 

Thank you for joining me today, friends. This truth about living for God's glory rather than our own purposes is foundational to everything else we talk about on this podcast. When we get this right, missions becomes the natural overflow of a life lived for God's glory.

Until next time, remember—keep your eyes on the nations and live every moment for the glory of God, not yourself.

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