Scripture Notes on 1 John 2
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. (1 John 2:16-17)
The world promises great rewards for those who will follow its ways. Money, power, fame, love, success, honor—all these and more will it give you if you bow down and worship.
But all these things are passing away.
Bank accounts bleed, power wanes, and fame is fleeting. Love grows cold, success gets old, and honor from others comes and goes with the changing of seasons.
How comforting, then, to know that for those who follow Jesus, there is a reward that endures forever—Jesus himself!
When you are abiding in Christ, you are connected to the source of all good things, of all joy and peace, of all meaning and fulfillment. When you are in Christ, you can let the world do what it will to you, because you are eternally secure in Him.
Christian, don’t let the trinkets of earth distract you from the treasure you already have. In Christ, you can find satisfaction in this glorious truth.
Jesus is your eternal reward.
-Pastor Phillip
