Hello readers! It is almost Christmas and I hope you're able to spend this time with your family, friends, and loved ones! That being said, this is something that has been on my heart for a while and I figured I would share it while I have a little spare time.
Around this time of the year, we always hear of each other's New Year's Resolutions. I, myself, don't bother making any, because I know that I (like many of you) will not keep them. I honestly cannot remember a year in which I have actually followed through on a resolution, nor can I recall a success story of anyone following through with theirs.
However, this week I stumbled across a passage (that I admittedly kept going back to) that challenged me for this upcoming year, and I encourage you readers to let it challenge you as well.
“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.”-Luke 21:6 NIV
You see, the disciples were admiring the structural integrity of the temple. Which, I'm sure, was astoundingly beautiful. But Jesus responded to their remarks with the words in verse six. Basically, no matter how beautiful, how much time was put into it, or how strong it was built; it is still a temporary, destructible fixture. I love the way that the Message words it...you can almost hear the exasperation in Christ's voice:
"All this you're admiring so much—the time is coming when every stone in that building will end up in a heap of rubble."
Of course, Jesus was talking about the end of times when nothing would be left. But it got me thinking about how much I do this in my own life. I spend so much time building and admiring things that have no everlasting worth, and at the end of the day, what time have I left to build anything with remaining worth? Every day that we spend building these temporary structures in our lives, is a waste.
My prayer is that you and I would spend our time this year focused on the Kingdom. After all, that is what we're living for... the rest will end up in a heap of rubble.
I hope all of you enjoy your parties, sparklers, kisses, and what not. Be safe, and have a very blessed holiday season and new year!