Eternity in View
March 2026
Eternity in View
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.” Revelation 22:12
Aloha, and Happy March!
I’m really enjoying the women’s evening Bible study in the book of Revelation. It’s been so insightful and encouraging to walk through the unveiling, victory, and hope we have in Jesus. From beginning to end, we see Him clearly. It amazes me that the final words of the Bible, spoken by Jesus Himself, repeat this promise: “Behold I am coming quickly.” I’m sure you’ve wrestled with the fact that He’s coming quickly/soon… because it’s been over 2,000 years - - which, from our perspective, feels like more than a “hot minute.”
From God’s eternal viewpoint, this span is brief – like a minute on His timetable. 2 Peter 3:8 reminds us that with the Lord, one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day. So, while “Behold I am coming quickly” may be stretched out over centuries to us, it carries the sense of suddenness, without delay, when the time is right. The point is that His return is certain, like a bridegroom arriving for His bride. Jesus’ words are both an encouragement and a motivation for us to live with eternity in view.
Have you been watching the winter Olympics? At the end of every contest, there’s an award ceremony for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze finishers. There’s also an award ceremony coming for all believers called the Bema Seat of Christ (2 Cor. 5:10). Jesus will evaluate and commend the work we’ve done for Him, and we will be rewarded according to how we used our time, talents and giftings. Our daily choices matter! But Scripture also speaks of a different judgement for those who reject Christ – the White Throne Judgement (Rev. 20), resulting in condemnation and the lake of fire.
The award ceremony for believers isn’t about earning salvation; that’s a free gift received by grace through our faith in Jesus, not based on our works. Yet our works do matter! Eph. 2:10: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” The good works we were created for… acts of love, service, faithfulness in trials, sharing the Gospel, are the very things our heavenly Bridegroom will honor. Am I living today in light of eternity?
I LOVE the thought of a reward/prize when I go to Bunco. I’m excited to win something! I’m praying to be that excited for the rewards at the end of my life when it really counts for something eternal. How does knowing Jesus will reward your faithfulness change your perspective on today’s challenges? What “good works” has God prepared for you right now?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you that You’re coming soon with reward in hand and that my salvation is secure in Your grace - not based on my performance. Help me live today in light of eternity faithfully doing the work You’ve prepared. May I store up treasure in heaven in hopes to bring honor to You. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever”. Amen. Jude 1:24
Eagerly awaiting His return, Karen
Eternity in View
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.” Revelation 22:12
Aloha, and Happy March!
I’m really enjoying the women’s evening Bible study in the book of Revelation. It’s been so insightful and encouraging to walk through the unveiling, victory, and hope we have in Jesus. From beginning to end, we see Him clearly. It amazes me that the final words of the Bible, spoken by Jesus Himself, repeat this promise: “Behold I am coming quickly.” I’m sure you’ve wrestled with the fact that He’s coming quickly/soon… because it’s been over 2,000 years - - which, from our perspective, feels like more than a “hot minute.”
From God’s eternal viewpoint, this span is brief – like a minute on His timetable. 2 Peter 3:8 reminds us that with the Lord, one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day. So, while “Behold I am coming quickly” may be stretched out over centuries to us, it carries the sense of suddenness, without delay, when the time is right. The point is that His return is certain, like a bridegroom arriving for His bride. Jesus’ words are both an encouragement and a motivation for us to live with eternity in view.
Have you been watching the winter Olympics? At the end of every contest, there’s an award ceremony for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze finishers. There’s also an award ceremony coming for all believers called the Bema Seat of Christ (2 Cor. 5:10). Jesus will evaluate and commend the work we’ve done for Him, and we will be rewarded according to how we used our time, talents and giftings. Our daily choices matter! But Scripture also speaks of a different judgement for those who reject Christ – the White Throne Judgement (Rev. 20), resulting in condemnation and the lake of fire.
The award ceremony for believers isn’t about earning salvation; that’s a free gift received by grace through our faith in Jesus, not based on our works. Yet our works do matter! Eph. 2:10: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” The good works we were created for… acts of love, service, faithfulness in trials, sharing the Gospel, are the very things our heavenly Bridegroom will honor. Am I living today in light of eternity?
I LOVE the thought of a reward/prize when I go to Bunco. I’m excited to win something! I’m praying to be that excited for the rewards at the end of my life when it really counts for something eternal. How does knowing Jesus will reward your faithfulness change your perspective on today’s challenges? What “good works” has God prepared for you right now?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you that You’re coming soon with reward in hand and that my salvation is secure in Your grace - not based on my performance. Help me live today in light of eternity faithfully doing the work You’ve prepared. May I store up treasure in heaven in hopes to bring honor to You. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever”. Amen. Jude 1:24
Eagerly awaiting His return, Karen
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