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“Heaven and earth will pass away,
but my words will not pass away.”

– Jesus to the disciples (Luke 21:33)

When Jesus was presented at the temple as a baby, the righteous man, Simeon took Him in his arms and said to Jesus’ mother, Mary, “The thoughts from many hearts will be revealed.”

I’ve always enjoyed good literary “foreshadowing.” Simeon’s speech foreshadows the rest of Luke’s narrative of Jesus’ teaching ministry. Jesus spoke words that cut to the heart of those listening, words that revealed the selfishness and evil in the hearts of his listeners.

Jesus’ words are imperishable, standing the test of time. I feel the Holy Spirit’s conviction every time I read the Gospels. Jesus’ teaching is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago, and that is precisely why Jesus, during the last week of His earthly ministry, could say frankly, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”

Jesus’ words find you where you are. His sayings often shock, puzzle, and even anger you, all the while challenging you to greater submission to the will of the Father. Jesus’ words have not passed away because there is no substitute for what He taught through His actions and His life.

Blogging is a unique opportunity to share thoughts and insights with others. But popular blog posts fade so quickly. They are soon buried in the blogosphere. Thoughts and insights come and go.

Perhaps we can learn something from the fast-paced, temporary nature of blogging. All our spiritual pontifications, useful as they may (hopefully) be for a time, are no substitute for the Scriptures. My words will come and go. Our writings will one day be forgotten (and for those of us who blog, that happens sooner than later!).

But Christ’s words will remain for all eternity.

I never want to be a person so intent on speaking for Christ that I no longer am a disciple who listens to Christ.

I want to know him and the power of his resurrection. I want to be like Peter and recognize that Jesus has the words of eternal life. I want to spend my life knowing and loving the “Holy One of God” whose very words are eternal.

His are words that last.

written by Trevin Wax  © 2008 Kingdom People blog

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