1 John 3:2
Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Things to think about:
· What is Today
Bob doing to help out Future Bob?
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Being more intentional with exercise and diet
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1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Do you not know that your bodies are
temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from
God? You are not your own; you were bought at a
price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.
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Being a good steward of our finances
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The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs
down.
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Trying to leave a positive legacy for my children and those around
me
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Proverbs 22:1 - A good name is more desirable than great riches; to
be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
· As good as
these things are, they are but a mere foreshadowing of what’s in store for
Eternal Bob
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Our bodies aren’t meant to last forever
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2 Cor 5:1 - For we know that if the earthly tent we live
in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not
built by human hands.
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2 Cor.5: 4 - …(we long) to be clothed instead with our heavenly
dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
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Treasures in Heaven
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Matthew 6:20-21 - but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and
steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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2 Timothy 4:8 - in the future 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.
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1 Peter 5:4 - And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will
receive the unfading crown of glory.
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Not what man says about me but what God says
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Romans 8:16-17 - The Spirit himself testifies with our
spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we
are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his
sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
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1 John 3:2 - Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we
will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we
shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
By taking care of Today Bob and Future
Bob, I can do my part to impact the kingdom for those around me and to the
honor of God. What lays in store for you
and me is unspeakably wonderful and should motivate us to make the most of our
short time here!
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