Grass and Eternity - Psalm 103:15-19

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Today we will read Psalm 103:15-19. It says, “As for man, his days are like grass - he blooms like a flower of the field; when the wind passes over it, it vanishes, and its place is no longer known. But from eternity to eternity the LORD’s faithful love is toward those who fear Him, and His righteousness toward the grandchildren of those who keep His covenant, who remember to observe His precepts. The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.”

Everything you and I experience in this world is man-focused. We see everything through our eyes, and process it in our brains. We work feverishly to feed ourselves and our families, to make a name, to get along and negotiate with others, and vainly cling to the life that is rapidly slipping through our fingers.

Yes you will bloom like a beautiful flower. You’ll have your moment in the sun and all will look on you and your talents and your accomplishments and applaud. And just as quickly as the accolades come they will fade and move along to another - younger - better. And you will fade as the flower does. Eventually you’ll pass on and just perhaps be remembered by a generation or two before your memory fades into oblivion.

And then there’s God - solid - unchanging - forever. He’s always been here and always will. And fortunately for us fading humans, He is a God “Hesed” - of faithful, enduring, loyal love. You may fade, He does not. You’re unfaithful, He is faithful. You lack love - He has it all. You do not have the capacity to keep the little you have - while He is the unshakable King of an unshakable Kingdom.

So you have a choice to make today. What will you invest in? Can you keep the bloom alive? Can you keep the flower from fading? Of course not. Enjoy it for what is and embrace its imminent demise. But fix your thoughts, attention, devotion, obedience, and energy on the One who not only has it all, but desires to share it with you, and your children’s children. What good reason do you have then to not seek God? No one likes to think about our limits. But it’s as obvious as the rising and setting of the sun. Get a jump now on being a member of God’s Kingdom. And just see what He does with you.

“God, I know my time is limited. But I’m limited. I need You to take these truths and bring them home.”