Didn’t see it. There’s still time!
What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9
Solomon said, “There is nothing new under the sun.”
There is nothing new in this world, but we still haven’t seen it all. I have walked on volcanic sand on black beaches in El Salvador, but I have never seen an active volcano. I have seen icebergs fall into the sea, but I have never walked on one. I have been out of the country, but I have never been to Europe. I have witnessed babies, puppies, cats, and calves being born, but I have never seen the birth of a star.
There is so much to marvel at in this world. The natural beauty of this world is truly something to behold. I would love to see and experience it all before I die, but I know I will not. There simply isn’t enough time or money to do it all.
Look at what Solomon said, “There is nothing new under the sun.” He was one of those blessed people who had the time and resources to do it all. What did it gain him? Nothing. Those experiences are great…..for a moment. They don’t last. The memories stay with us forever and with those we experienced them with, but even with pictures or videos, we can never fully share them with people who were not there.
What does last? A relationship with God. Loving and being loved by God gives our experiences meaning. We have a reason to live. We don’t just live for a picture or a memory. We live to be with, and to glorify, God. We share our story with others. We share the peace God has given us. We share the fulfilment we have in Jesus. We share our reason for living.
Here is a plus. When we die we gain a new body. When Jesus comes again, our body is glorified, and we live for all eternity with Him. Where? Heaven on earth. We come and we go. We work and we play. We worship and serve God. And we are served by God. Wow! That last part is hard to understand, but God has been serving us since day one. He provides. He protects. He loves.
We have all eternity to experience the wonders of this world!
We have all eternity to experience the wonders of this world. Everyday is filled with discovery. It never gets old. There is always something new each day. And the best part? It is no longer marred by sin. It is perfect. Jesus died to restore us and to restore all of creation. We will get to go to those places we have never been and to see those sights we never got to see. Touch, taste, and smell the things we have never before experienced. And as we enjoy these things, we love the God who made it all. This is heaven. Worship, work, play, relax, relate, love, discover!
Worshiping God 