Ramifications

Well, here I am once again with my musings and thoughts, and today I have been thinking about eternity. Well…that’s half-true. What I am really thinking about are the eternal effects of the choices we make and the things we participate in.

Let me start off with a story. When I was younger (and still from time to time, now), I used to play videogames with intensity. I subscribed to the videogame magazines and yearned for the newest, coolest game. I often found myself staying up late into the night, eyes fixated upon the television screen. I lived for the continuation of the story-line or the next high score.

What a waste.

When did we start putting more stock into the virtual world than we did the real one? Don’t get me wrong, videogames are not inherently evil. Like I said, I still play. But I know that they are temporal and will be replaced by the newest, coolest thing this time next week. Actually this goes for all of our worldly desires. Whether they are sports, sex, videogames, or even scholarship, they will all dissolve away. While they do bring enjoyment for a time, they cannot bring everlasting joy.

That can only be found in our Lord Jesus Christ. Because once you die, you can’t bring your X-box, football stats, or even your new fob watch with you. What have you done today for God’s glory and His alone? Or…have you only done things that have made you feel better? Serving other people is good, but why are you doing it? Maybe it is because you love them. Great! But love without Christ is an incomplete love because He is love.

Look to Him and Him alone for your fulfillment. It is never too late to turn back to Him. He loves you and will take you back. He offers love and forgiveness…but most of all, He offers Himself. Spend some time today and get to know Him. You’ll be glad you did.

Have I flipped my lid?

Wait a minute, that’s why I can’t close the pickle jar!

Godspeed.

Flip