"...the hope laid up for you in heaven..."
Colossians 1:5

The world wants what it wants now.

The Christian has a different perspective.

He is willing to forsake the present glory,

comfort, satisfaction of this present world

for the future glory that is his in Christ.

In contrast to the "buy now-pay later" attitude prevalent in the world,

the Christian is willing to pay now and receive it later.

What makes Christians willing to make such sacrifices?

Hope, based on faith that the future holds 

something far better than the present.

John MacArthur