By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
Hebrews 11:24-26

The world teaches - and demands - immediate gratification, the attitude that “I want what I want, and I want it now.”

The world teaches that you should never deny yourself any moment of pleasure; that you should satisfy every craving and indulge every desire; that you deserve more of the “good stuff” than what you’re getting.

This, of course, is a recipe for societal chaos and disaster. If everyone is out for their own pleasure, no one is watching out for the good of others, and no one can be trusted.

God, on the other hand, calls us to live by faith, trusting in His promises, in His justice, and in His mercy. Like Moses and so many others we read about in the Bible, we are invited to choose to give up the immediate pleasures that this world insists we deserve, because we see beyond what the world can offer to what God has promised.

Which world would you rather live in? The one where everyone is out for themselves? Or one where people choose to live God’s way, trusting in His promises, eyes set on eternity, ready to sacrifice momentary pleasure for eternal good?

Lord Jesus, I choose to live in Your Kingdom both here and forever. Let Your Kingdom come; let me live in it now! Thank You for making it a reality in my life.
Amen.

Pastor Dan Giles