WEEK 6
DAY 40- WE KNOW YOUR KINGDOM IS ETERNAL AND HAS NO END
Scripture- Exodus 15:18; Psalm 145:13; Daniel 4:3
My friends and the youth I serve often tease me because one of my favorite places to go for quiet reflection is the cemetery. When I first started visiting the cemetery, I didn’t know anyone who was buried there, but sadly I do now. Nevertheless, it’s a place I go to talk to Jesus, to slow down, and to remember that the time I have here is limited. Though I find comfort in knowing that this life is temporary, I confess that the thought of eternity sometimes scares me. I can’t wrap my head around “forever.”
It’s overwhelming to think that those who have passed before us are already experiencing “forev- er,” either with Jesus or eternally separated from Him. While dwelling too long on “forever” can be frightening, I find comfort in knowing that in the “forever” that I will experience, the Lord—our good, good King—reigns. While whatever peace and goodness we experience here is often overthrown by heartache and evil, the goodness, faithfulness, and kindness of God rules over the whole universe forever. There will be no end to His wonderful and mighty dominion. In moments when life is hard, dark, and heartbreaking, let us remember that our God is on His throne, that His goodness reigns supreme, and that one day we will see it with our own eyes and enjoy it forever.
REFLECTION PRAYER
Our Father,
You have put eternity in our hearts to remind us that we have been made for more than what our eyes can see, what our hands can touch, and what our minds can conceive. I praise You because You are the God whose wonders are mighty and whose Kingdom is everlasting. Jesus, by Your Resurrection, You have provided the foundation of our hope—that the day we are absent from the body, we will be present with You. Holy Spirit, please help us today to set our minds on things above and live faithfully for You. Amen.
By Betty Morejon