Student Connect

In a world where so much energy is spent chasing after success, wealth, recognition, and comfort, it’s easy to forget one central truth: everything we see is temporary. The Bible reminds us that this earthly life, though precious, is not our final home. All that glitters here - fame, possessions, achievements - will one day fade. Life on earth is a journey, not the destination.

Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 4:18, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

This verse is not merely poetic - it is deeply practical. It shifts our focus from the fleeting to the forever. The homes we build, the careers we nurture, even our bodies - they are all part of a temporary reality. Like the flowers of the field, they bloom for a season, then wither away. Yet, in contrast, the unseen things - faith, love, grace, the soul’s redemption, the Kingdom of God - these endure forever.

The Bible repeatedly calls us to live with eternity in view. Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-20). He wasn’t condemning wise stewardship or hard work, but redirecting our hearts to eternal investments - the kind that never rot, rust, or vanish.

James 4:14 paints a sobering picture: “What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” It’s a humbling reminder that life is fragile, and our time here is short. The pursuits that once felt urgent may not matter in light of eternity.

So what do we truly need?

We need faith - the kind that anchors us beyond what our eyes can see.

We need hope - a steadfast assurance in the promises of God.

We need eternal perspective - to measure our days and live wisely.

We need Jesus - the only way, truth, and life who prepares a place for us in the Father’s house.

The Apostle Peter echoed this when he wrote, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever” (1 Peter 1:24-25). The message is clear: only what is built on God’s Word will stand.

As we go about our daily routines, let us remember: we are pilgrims, not settlers. This world is not our home - we are journeying toward an eternal kingdom. Our choices, our values, and our vision should reflect that hope.

Live for what lasts. Love what God loves. Hold loosely to the things of this world - and cling tightly to the One who never changes.

Because one day, when all is said and done, it won’t be what we owned, achieved, or wore that matters - but who we trusted, how we loved, and whether we lived for eternity.