but my words

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Revelation 20:1-4, 11 -- 21:2 Psalm 84:3-6, 8 Luke 21:29-33

Luke 21:33  Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Times can be troubling.  We fear change; change of culture, change of government, health, even life and death. When Jesus says that Heaven and earth will pass away, I believe that he is saying there will be new rulers and new cultures, but the truths of the Kingdom of God are timeless and do not depend on the rulers of this world.  We can rest in his Word because it transcends this world.  It is eternally true.  His kingdom is not of this world and there for lives on regardless of this worlds folly.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to rest in your Words.  Help me to not get too wrapped up in hope in earthly rulers, nor get do dismayed by them.

Amen