March 6, 2020: SOAP #3746:  Deuteronomy 3-4; Psalm 36; Mark 13

Scripture:  Mark (NIV) 13:28 “Now learn this lesson from the fig-tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. 30 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. 32 “No-one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.

Observation:  The important things in our lives can be pushed aside by the urgent things.  Things that speak, “Don’t hurry; I need to be done right,” can be pushed aside by things that speak, “I cannot wait; do me now!”

In the same way, permanent things must take priority over temporary.  This earth with all its houses and cars, jobs and schools, etc. …this earth is temporary!  And when the temporary is taken away, we will be left with the permanent!

Application:  To be so busy with temporary things that we have no time for the permanent is foolish!   To allow temporary things to crowd out time for the eternal Word of God is …foolish, ridiculous, crazy, stupid, illogical, silly, laughable, unwise…choose your own word!   But it clearly will limit one’s life for eternity!

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, you went to such extremes to give us your Living and Written Word!  May we show our appreciation by daily receiving its life changing truth.  Write on the tablet of my heart every Word.  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!