03-28-25 part 2: Heaven’s Throne, Earth’s Footstool: Living for What Lasts

 

1. Earth Ain’t It: Living as Foreigners in a Temporary Land
David Spoon opens the episode with a reflection on Isaiah 66:1 and Hebrews 11:13, making it clear that this world isn’t our forever home. “Earth ain’t it,” he declares with humor and conviction. Christians are described in Scripture as “foreigners and temporary residents” because our citizenship lies in heaven, not on Earth. That nagging feeling of not quite fitting in? It’s a spiritual reality—we don’t fully belong here because we’re made for a place far better, a place not tainted by sin, brokenness, and bloodshed. The earth, in comparison to God's glory, is merely His footstool.

2. Don’t Fear Like They Fear
Isaiah 8:11–13 brings the second wave of powerful truth. God instructs His people not to fear what the world fears or align with its compromised alliances. Spoon connects this passage to our present culture—reminding believers not to be swayed by societal pressure, popular opinion, or emotional politics. The only fear that matters is the fear of the Lord, a reverent awe that centers our lives on Him. We are not to be cultural conformists but kingdom-minded disciples. Spoon’s message is clear: live to please the Author, not the audience.

3. Judas and False Righteousness
In a compelling teaching from John 12, Spoon examines Judas Iscariot’s false concern for the poor when Mary anointed Jesus. Judas claimed to care about generosity but was really stealing from the offering. Spoon uses this moment to challenge our motives: are we honoring Jesus first, or using righteous-sounding excuses to serve our own interests? The poor will always exist, Jesus said, but honoring Him is eternal. Kingdom priorities must always begin with Christ at the center—not with religious optics, cultural trends, or performative charity.

4. Tremble at His Word, Not the World
Wrapping up, Spoon returns to Isaiah 66:2, where God identifies the kind of person He favors: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and who trembles at His Word. In a world obsessed with power and self-importance, God is drawn to the lowly-hearted who revere Him deeply. Trembling at God’s Word isn’t about fear—it’s about reverence, recognizing its power to create, correct, and sustain. The message? We’re called to live for eternity, shaped by God’s truth, unmoved by worldly trends. And the greatest honor is not man's applause—but God's favor.