Day 6 of Reading The Purpose Driven Life

Life on earth is a temporary assignment. You won't be here long, so don't get too attached. The earth is just your transit route, "All they think about is this life here on earth, but we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives". God wants us to think differently about life. Your identity is in eternity and your homeland is heaven. When you grasp this truth, you will stop worrying about having it all here on earth.

The bible calls us ambassadors. Your role as a Christian is to represent Christ and your kingdom in this earthly kingdom. Yet so many Christians are guilty of treason, they have switched their allegiance to earth, they have conformed to its ways and made it their permanent home.

God warns us against getting too attached to what's around us because its temporary. We are told, "Those in frequent contact with the things of the world should make good use of them without becoming attached, for this world and all it contains will pass away".

Earth is not our home, you were created for something much better. When life gets tough, when you're overwhelmed with doubt or if you wonder living for Christ is worth the effort, remember that you're not home yet. At death, you won't leave home, you will go Home.

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