Nothing Lasts on Earth

Scripture: Revelations 18: [10] Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off and cry:

” `Woe! Woe, O great city,
O Babylon, city of power!
In one hour your doom has come!’

Observation: Even this earth will be destroyed quickly at judgment day. The things we treasure on this earth will only be here for a short time, yet we get so attached to meaningless things. Even our family is given to us for a short time until either we or they go. Yet we spend so much more time thinking and focusing on the things of this world instead of the things of God that will last for eternity. What we do in God’s name will be our eternal reward yet so often it takes a back seat to our daily routine of taking care of ourselves in this world.

Application: My time here is even shorter than most and I spend more time worrying about the things of this world then my eternal home with my Father. God has planned for me to fulfill specific duties that will help draw others to Him and I need to focus on those things and not the things of this world.

Prayer: Dear Lord I’m selfish and still think this world was created for me and not your glory. Help me understand Your desires and will for my life and destroy these sinful desires I have.