We can’t count on many things to last and last. Even the earth and sky will eventually wear out. Jesus pointed around him and said, Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Jesus knew something about the heavens and the earth, as he was present when they sprung into being. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. When Jesus speaks, worlds form, and when Jesus predicts, better pay attention.

Everything I touch today formed as a result of the Creator’s spoken word. The journal I write in, the keys on my computer, the yogurt I’ll enjoy for breakfast. All fashioned from our physical world, launched from God’s focused speech.

From Luke we learn that even though this natural world will pass, the words of Jesus will remain. He spoke worlds into existence, now let him speak eternal wisdom into our hearts.

Real estate often makes for a wise investment. As is said, invest in land, they ain’t making any more. But even better is investing time and energy into the words of Jesus. His teachings are fresh—living and active—and solid.

And they ain’t goin’ nowhere.

Luke 21 in Through the Bible in 2024

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