When Heaven and Earth Pass Away

Some of the events this world is going through at the moment seem … well, apocalyptic. Hey, perhaps some of the things going on in your life feel apocalyptic too. And yet, in the midst of it all, we each woke up this morning to face yet another day. The concept of the apocalypse kind of speaks to the end times, the destruction of creation. And with the tectonic upheavals in the global order right now, who knows? But the original Greek word - apokalypsis - actually means a revelation, an unveiling, a disclosure of hidden truths. So, I wonder, what's God trying to tell you and me about the unsettling events taking place in our own lives? As you turn that over in your mind, here's a powerful word of encouragement from Jesus Himself, as He was answering the apocalyptic questions of His disciples back in the day: Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. (ESV) Sometimes it feels as though the very ground beneath your feet is shaking; things you've taken for granted are crumbling; that which you've always held to be true suddenly seems questionable. When you're in that place, my prayer for you is this: That you would remember what Jesus said when His disciples confronted Him with the big questions they faced: Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. He loves you. He died to save you from your sins. He rose again to give you a new life. And one day, He's coming to take you home to be with Him forever. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.