Why We Should Be Preparing Our Eternal Homes Now
Eternity vs. Earthly Time, Work, Goals
Short Life and Forever
When we think about how short life is compared to forever, there’s a big difference. Life on Earth, with its happiness and sadness, is just a short moment in forever. But, we often forget to look beyond our busy days. The Bible gives us a different perspective—one that helps us see beyond the present, urging us to prepare for what comes next.
The Point If You Don’t Read Further:
We are on Earth for minutes compared to Eternity (Forever). Put effort into your relationship with Jesus, and don't hold too much weight in any worldly thing. As Solomon says, "It all fades away."
Time and Forever: A Big Difference
The book of James says life is like "a mist that appears for a little while and then goes" (James 4:14). Forever is endless, beyond the time we know. We think of time as a straight line, moving from one second to the next, but foreveris outside of this—it is vast and never ends.
In 2 Peter 3:8, it says, "With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day." This shows us that God sees time differently. What seems long to us is quick to Him.
Our problems now, though important to us, are just for a short time. We work hard, face good and bad, but they are not the main parts of life. As Paul writes in Romans 8:18, “Our sufferings now are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” The forever rewards—grace, peace, and being with God—are better than any earthly trouble.
Why We Get Ready for Our Forever Home
The Bible tells us to see how short life is and act to get ready for forever life. Jesus said in Matthew 6:19-21, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
To store treasures in heaven means living in such a way that our hearts are focused on forever things. It’s not about money or fame on Earth, but about growing in love, kindness, belief, and holiness, which hold forever value to God.
Need to Be Ready for Forever
The Bible contains many warnings about the uncertain nature of earthly life and the need to prepare for forever. Jesus told a story in Matthew 25 about ten young women—five wise and five foolish. The wise ones were ready with extra oil for their lamps, while the foolish ones were not. When the groom came, the unprepared ones were left out, while the wise ones went to the wedding (Matthew 25:1-13).
The story teaches us an important truth: preparing for forever cannot wait. Just like we don’t know when the Lord will return, we don’t know when we will leave Earth. So, we must always be ready.
This is not about quick actions but about a steady life marked by faith and change, desiring God’s kingdom. As Jesus says, “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come” (Matthew 24:42). The key to being ready for forever is not one big change, but daily choices—small decisions to follow God’s will.
Forever Home: A Place Beyond Compare
In Revelation, John paints an amazing picture of the forever home for the faithful. He describes the New Jerusalem, a city from heaven, where there will be no more tears, death, sadness, or pain (Revelation 21:4). The beauty of this city is beyond anything the human eye has ever seen: streets of gold, gates of pearl, and foundations made of precious stones (Revelation 21:19-21).
It’s a city that shines with God’s glory, where Jesus is the light (Revelation 21:23).
This forever home is not just a future hope—it’s a place for all who trust in Christ and live by His Word. And while the details are amazing, it is God’s presence that makes it paradise. As Revelation 21:3 says, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God.”
To be with the Creator, to be whole and healed, to experience love in its purest form—this is the forever home we are told to prepare for.
Finish: Getting Ready Now, Living for Forever
In conclusion, when we compare life to forever, we see a huge difference in both length and meaning. Life is a vapor; forever is endless. This may seem like a lot, but the Bible gives us hope and guidance. We are told to live for forever, preparing our hearts and lives for the forever home God has promised to those who love Him.
So, the question is: How are we getting ready for our forever home? Are we too busy with worldly things, running after short treasures, or are we setting our hearts on heavenly things? We choose this every day. But if we live with forever in mind, earthly things—while still important—will be in their right place in the big story of God’s plan. And one day, we will enter the forever home we’ve been preparing for, where time doesn’t matter, and eternal life in Christ is ours, always.