Paul is looking at the end of his life with a positive perspective. He has persevered in his life with the Lord with faithfulness. He now looks ahead to the rewards that God will give him in heaven. These rewards are available to anyone who has a long-term perspective that we live in eternity. There is more to life than meets the eye because the way we lives our lives have an eternal impact.
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