A REMINDER OF ETERNITY by Robert Soto

A REMINDER OF ETERNITY by Robert Soto

January 25, 2010

Matthew 13:31 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."

As we drove to San Antonio this weekend, a city about four hours north of my home town, I noticed a palm tree. If it had been while still in my home town that would not be unusual because our city is known as the City of Palms. But here we were, in the middle of nowhere and in the midst of the Texas desert brushland, so it stood out like a sore thumb. It was totally out of place so I figured that this palm tree had been transplanted for someone's own personal use and entertainment, but now their home is gone and the palm tree stands as a reminder of a people who are no long there, and the creation which outlasted them.

I guess the palm tree standing in the midst of desolate land reminded me that life in this world will not last forever. That there is nothing in this world that is eternal. That all things as we know it today will someday be gone and nothing that now stands will last forever. Jesus said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Life as we know it will be gone except for the eternal word of God the Creator which will last for eternity. One palm tree in the wilderness. One reminder of God's eternal plan for us in the world around us. One motive to live our lives in a way that pleases Him. A little hope for the future as we remember that our lives are in the hands of a great God and Creator who is seeking the best for His people.

Robert Soto, Lipan Apache and pastor of:

McAllen Grace Brethren Church
The Native American New Life Center
Chief of Chiefs Christian Church