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SCRIPTURE: Mark 13:1 Then as He went out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, "Teacher, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!"

OBSERVATION: We have an unhealthy fascination with the temporal. We are enamored with big, beautiful houses, with temples, skyscrapers and elaborate complexes. Think of Las Vegas where there is the most unique collection of hotel and casino buildings and facades. Buildings are about the most lasting things that we can build. A well-built structure can outlive its builder many times over. To us, that is almost eternal.
But to God, even the most long-lasting structure is fleeting. It is still temporal. I see things from such a limited framework. ("Wow! This is something worth investing in. It is really long-term!") God's perspective is so much greater. ("That will be a pile of dust someday.")

APPLICATION: Am I enamored with stuff that is temporal? Or do I invest in the eternal? Everything in this world will crumble and fall apart someday: money, buildings, organizations, etc. People and God's Word are eternal.

PRAYER: Lord, You will never depreciate or crumble. I'm glad my eternal real estate is in heaven. Amen.