But For A Moment

¹⁷ For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; ¹⁸ While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

-2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (KJV)

We've been talking about trials for the past few days. We've discovered that trials help us develop a strong faith that will endure for our lifetime, as well as help us grow into the people that God expects us to be. Paul writes some things, here in 2 Corinthians, that will help us keep our focus while going through times of trials. 

Verse 17 says, "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;" If there was anyone who understood trials and testing of faith, it would be Paul. Yet, look at how he viewed those times, "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,"(emphasis mine). Paul refers to trials as a light affliction, and but for a moment. When I'm going through times of trial, it never seems light, and it seems to last longer than a moment. But, in the scope of things, he is right.

Verse 18 reads, "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." When going through times of trial, it's important to not focus on what is seen. Don't focus on what you're going through. Why? Because the things which we see (the trial we're facing) is temporary. Our times of trial are but for a moment" The things which we see will not last for all eternity. We must put our focus on what is not seen (look to Jesus). Why? Because those unseen things are eternal. Where is your focus at? On the things down here, or the things of Heaven? Think About It.