We all face problems, some of which may be different from others. Yet, there are some problems that are common to all of us. First,one of the basic ones is that as long as we live in this world, we all age. Second, there is coming a day when we all will stand before the Lord.
OUR ATTITUDE
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 says, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing (decay), yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light (easy) affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Seeing the plan of God, and His hand working for and with us, enables us to look beyond what we see in the natural realm to that which is from the dimension of the Spirit which is far greater.
OUR MORTAL BODY
2 Corinthians 5:1-4 says, “For we know that if our earthly house (body, structure), this tent, is destroyed (disintegrated), we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven. If indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life.”
The life that exists and is waiting for the redeemed child of God is an immortal body. It is not subject to sickness, disease, death or any such thing. Mortality will be swallowed by the divine life of God (1 Corinthians 15:50-56).
GOD’S PLAN
2 Corinthians 5:5-8 says, “Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to present with the Lord.” There is within us a desire to be in His tangible presence unhindered by natural time, space, understanding, etc.
During the trials of life, we are often tempted to look at ourselves and our problems. When we do this, things look dark, dim, and difficult. But if we see them from God’s perspective, they look more manageable because He has not left us alone. He is with us every step of the way. He knows all about the problem, who and what is behind it, and how to navigate through them. We should meditate on the promises of God instead of thinking and talking about how difficult our problems are. Reading, declaring, and acting on God’s word releases faith and a positive outlook. And soon we will see the victory manifested!