August 21

Seeing Past the Mist of Time

… your years go on through all generations. In the beginning you laid the foundation of all the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain….

Psalm 102:24-26 (NIV)

Most people realize life is short. Most Christians understand God is eternal and unchanging. What we fail to grasp is how Eternal God wants to fill our lives, here and now, to shape eternity.

This is when our temporal lives take on everlasting worth: when they reflect His glory. Our light on earth may dim and fade from view, but as we allow God to touch others through us, these lights will remain in eternity—our legacy assured, His glorious reward ensured.

Someday the very stars He hung in space will fall from their celestial stations. Yet, He will remain, and so will the memory of the work He has done in and through us.

Living for Him, shining for Him: this is something brighter than the brightest star. This is God’s design.

Lord, the night sky is a wonder—Your very own miracle for us to see. Help us shine bright too, bear Your light and bring glory to thee. Amen.