25-220 The Crown Awaits – Living with Eternity in View

We get so consumed with what’s happening around us, we forget what’s waiting ahead. The world screams for your attention—crisis, headlines, chaos—but God whispers, “There’s more. There’s a crown. Keep running.” Today’s episode is a reminder to lift your eyes off the battlefield… and onto the finish line.

Our springboard for today’s discussion is:“Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.” — 2 Timothy 4:8 (ESV)

Paul wasn’t guessing. He was confident. There is a reward for those who finish well. And not just for apostles or prophets—for all who long for Christ’s return.

This isn’t about salvation—you don’t earn that. This is about reward. The crown. The commendation from Jesus Himself. “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Living with eternity in view changes how you handle today. You stop needing man’s approval. You start loving with eternal purpose. You choose purity, not because of rules, but because of reward. You forgive, not because they deserve it, but because you don’t want to carry baggage to the throne room.

Eternity recalibrates your decisions. It clarifies your mission. It infuses every act of obedience—no matter how small—with eternal value.

Let the world chase fame. You’re chasing faithfulness. Let others build castles in the sand—you’re building a life on the Rock. And when the trumpet sounds, you won’t be running to hide… you’ll be running to receive.

The crown isn’t for the perfect. It’s for the ones who endured. Who loved His appearing. Who didn’t quit when quitting looked easier. Who lived with eternity in their gaze and fire in their hearts.

Question of the Day:Are you living for the now… or for the day you stand face to face with Jesus?

Mini Call to Action:Spend five minutes today imagining the moment Jesus places a crown on your head. Let that vision fuel your faith and focus.

Let’s Pray:Jesus, help me live with eternity in my view. Remind me why I run. Strengthen me to press on when the race feels long. And let me never lose sight of the joy set before me—You. Amen.

Let’s Get To Work!The world is temporary. Eternity is forever. Keep running. Keep reaching. The crown awaits—and it’s worth it all.

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