What on Earth are YOU Doing for Heaven's Sake?

  In the midst of our daily lives, it’s easy to forget the higher calling that God has placed on us. We get caught up in the routine—the demands of work, family, and the pressures of this world. But in the grand scheme of eternity, we must ask ourselves: What on earth are we doing for Heaven’s sake?

The Bible calls us to live with an eternal perspective, to focus on things that are beyond what we see in the here and now. Jesus warned in Matthew 6:19-21, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” How often do we find ourselves pursuing things that are temporary—money, status, possessions—believing that they will bring us fulfillment? Yet, as King Solomon declared in Ecclesiastes 1:2, “Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” The things we strive for here are temporary. The wealth, the fame, the comfort—none of it lasts. So, what are we investing in that will endure forever?

Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 4:18 that “what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” The world constantly pulls our attention to the visible—to what is immediate, tangible, and fleeting. But true life, lasting significance, and peace are found in the unseen, the eternal things of God. Are we living with our eyes fixed on what truly matters? Or are we consumed by the passing pleasures of this world?

Jesus also spoke of the narrow gate and the difficult path in Matthew 7:13-14, saying, “For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” It’s easy to follow the crowd, to conform to the standards of this world, to live for comfort and ease. But the road to eternal life is not easy. It demands sacrifice, obedience, and a willingness to stand apart from the crowd. Are we willing to walk this narrow path, even when it’s hard? Or are we settling for the wide and easy road that leads to destruction?

In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus shows us that we’ve all been entrusted with gifts and responsibilities. Each servant was given something of value, and their actions were judged based on how they used what they had been given. The one who buried his talent out of fear and complacency was rebuked: “You wicked and lazy servant!” (Matthew 25:26). God has given each of us talents, resources, time, and opportunities. What are we doing with what we’ve been entrusted with? Are we using it for His glory, or are we burying it, wasting it on things that don’t matter?

Paul also urges us in Romans 12:1 to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. This is our true act of worship. The life we live should be one of complete surrender, living not for ourselves but for the glory of God. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world,” Paul writes in Romans 12:2, “but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” We are called to live differently, to reflect God’s holiness in a world that is often hostile to His ways. How are we living differently from the world around us? Do our actions, words, and choices reflect a life that is surrendered to God’s will?

James 2:17 teaches us that “faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” It’s not enough to simply claim to believe in God; our lives must demonstrate the fruit of that faith. We are called to live out our faith in tangible ways—by loving our neighbors, serving the poor, standing for justice, and sharing the gospel. Faith that doesn’t lead to action is incomplete. What are we doing to show that our faith is alive? How are we serving others, advancing God’s Kingdom, and making a difference in the world?

Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Time is fleeting. Our lives are like a vapor, here one moment and gone the next. We are not promised tomorrow. The choices we make today, the way we spend our time, matter. Are we wasting our days chasing after things that won’t last? Or are we investing in what will have eternal value?

The truth is, we have a limited amount of time on this earth to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. Every day is an opportunity to live out His calling. But we must live with intentionality. Heaven is not a distant, abstract concept—it’s a reality that we are called to live for now. The Kingdom of God is at hand, and we are called to advance it in the here and now. Are we answering that call, or are we distracted by the temporary things that only keep us from the eternal?

The question we must all ask ourselves is this: What on earth are we doing for Heaven’s sake? Are we living for today, or are we living for the Kingdom of God? Are we laying up treasures that will last, or are we investing in things that will fade away? The way we live today matters for eternity. It’s time to stop living as though the things of this world are all that matter and start living as though Heaven is our true home.

When we stand before God, will He say, “Well done, good and faithful servant”? Or will we realize that, despite our best efforts, we wasted the time we were given? The path to Heaven is narrow, but it is worth it. We have a calling, a purpose, and a responsibility to live for God’s Kingdom in all we do. What are you doing for Heaven’s sake?

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