The late Steve Jobs had what has been described as a Reality Distortion Field (RDF). This enabled him and others to accomplish great things that appeared at times to defy "reality" in the realm of technology and business.
Is it possible to enact a similar principle from a Biblical viewpoint?
I believe it is possible and have been thinking of it lately as an "Eternal Perspective Field" or EPF for short.
I believe it is possible and have been thinking of it lately as an "Eternal Perspective Field" or EPF for short.
An Eternal Perspective Field enables you to get a glimpse of God's viewpoint even when your "reality" seems negative and difficult.
The situation you are facing may appear to be impossible, but with an Eternal Perspective Field you begin to see impossible things start to happen. You defy reality and start seeing negative and hard situations working together for your ultimate good.
The situation you are facing may appear to be impossible, but with an Eternal Perspective Field you begin to see impossible things start to happen. You defy reality and start seeing negative and hard situations working together for your ultimate good.
A person who really got this was Joseph of the Bible. He was "a dreamer" and we are told his brothers hated him for that. As a result of their hate towards him, they eventually sold him into slavery and falsified his death. He was also falsely accused of a crime that got him thrown in jail. He spent several years there in jail. He went through all these trials, yet somehow he stayed positive and still used his gifts and abilities to accomplish what he believed God called him to do. He even became the 2nd most powerful man in Egypt. His insights and God given gifts saved the nation(s) and his whole family. By sight, his situation seemed impossible. This would of been impossible for a person who didn't have the divine viewpoint that Joseph possessed. With his Eternal Perspective Field, it all worked out!
When he eventually reveals himself to his brothers years after they sold him into slavery he says "do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you". If that is not a good example of Eternal Perspective, than I don't know what is.
Despite the tremendous adversity he experienced, he displays redemption and forgiveness towards his brothers. He revealed his eternal perspective throughout his life, which helped him thrive despite adversity.
Despite the tremendous adversity he experienced, he displays redemption and forgiveness towards his brothers. He revealed his eternal perspective throughout his life, which helped him thrive despite adversity.
I believe Joseph enacted what could be described as an Eternal Perspective Field to get through the hard times. This perspective is what ultimately shaped him into becoming the man and success history records for us.
So whatever your going through don't be discouraged by what you see with your eyes. Rather, have an EPF and act accordingly, realizing that everything you do and everything that is happening can have an impact for eternity. How you react and think about a situation matters. Think differently!
When you realize that what you do has eternal value, it changes how you live your life.
When you realize that what you do has eternal value, it changes how you live your life.
Steve Jobs Reality Distortion Field enabled him to accomplish great things and drive people to accomplish what seemed impossible in business and technology.
An Eternal Perspective Field can have a similar effect and literally change your life and possibly the course of history.
You may be viewed by some as crazy from time to time, but the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do!
An Eternal Perspective Field can have a similar effect and literally change your life and possibly the course of history.
You may be viewed by some as crazy from time to time, but the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do!
