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January 9 For we know that if the earthly tent, which is our house, is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven; inasmuch as we, having put it on, shall not be found naked. 2 Corinthians 5:1-3. We have a new body, established for eternity. Sometimes we long for it because our earthly body is tired and wearing down. Our new body is waiting for us, made by God. We shall not be found naked, which is God’s way of saying that we are not found unrighteous. The righteousness of Christ clothes us. There is a case to be made for being heavenly minded. Out of that perspective will come insights and wisdom that will serve us well in our encounters with those here on earth. Our citizenship is truly in heaven. God will never be satisfied with things made with hands. There is no need for hammer and nails, or clever biology and chemistry to manufacture new creations. God has an eternal perspective where things are spoken into existence. That is what we are and shall be. Father, we are in awe of Your creation and the plans for eternity. It is by grace that we can share in this, and we are eternally grateful for this relationship with You. Thank You that that relationship starts here on earth—we merely pass into a new eternal tent when we see You waiting for us. Amen. |
