The Joy of Perspective

Then Peter spoke. ‘What about us?’ he said to him ‘We have left everything and followed you. What are we to have, then?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I tell you solemnly, when all is made new and the Son of Man sits on his throne of glory, you will yourselves sit on twelve thrones...'
Mt.19:27,28

The rich young man has just turned away from Jesus' challenge to give up his wealth. Jesus observes how difficult it is for the rich to enter the kingdom. The disciples are astonished at this. Peter remonstrates, "What are we to have then?" Jesus puts it all in perspective. "At the end of time..."

I get bedazzled by the now. What if we don't have enough? What then? This anxiety keeps me tight fisted or at best, a miserable giver, hardly cheerful. Jesus puts everything in perspective by reminding of what is promised at the end of time. Thrones, kingship...

I need to maintain an eschatological worldview, keeping one eye firmly on the promises of things to come at the end of time. Every tear dried, thrones bestowed, joy in abundance.

Lord Jesus, help me maintain your perspective on the clamour of now and keep the joy, the foretaste of heaven.
Little Flower please pray for me.