No matter how good something is, no matter how much money or effort…

No matter how good something is, no matter how much money or effort is put into making it,
everything in this world... will one day... 😓
It will inevitably decay...
And inevitably come to an end.
...We need to keep this firmly in mind as we live our lives.
...Therefore, we are being asked: What do we value? Are the things we love truly important?
...Are the things you pour your time, money, and heart into truly important and something that will last forever?
...Do not let your heart be captivated by the things of this world that pass away and disappear.
While appreciating and savoring the blessings given to us each day where we are placed, let us not cling to things that will eventually disappear, let our hearts not be captivated by them, and always prioritize "eternal life."

A person's life is determined by what (or whom) they love.
Those who love the world with all their hearts... 😨
They will perish with the world.
...For all things of this world pass away with time.
God's love is eternal. Therefore, those who love God live forever.

I, too... my time on earth is running out.

...It would be terrible if I went to heaven with nothing (lol).
"Store up your treasure in heaven, treasure,"

Matthew chapter 6 says.

...What will you take to heaven?

Shalom 😄

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.