Beautiful Buildings
Scripture – Luke 21:5-6: 5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.”
Reflection: I like looking at buildings. Here in the Detroit area we have lots of interesting buildings. Some are new and sleek. Others are old, with the kind of detailed workmanship that’s hard to find these days. There are some buildings that were once beautiful and grand, but now they’re crumbling. There are newer buildings that seem so permanent. Jesus reminds us here that nothing made by human hands will last.
From what I’ve read, the temple in Jerusalem was a magnificent structure. I can well imagine the disciples being impressed with it. I’ve learned to be careful in this. I’ve learned that it’s easy to become impressed with what we as a human race are able to do. Yet all we can do comes only through the grace of God.
In only a few years after the disciples’ observation the temple was destroyed. What lasted, though, was their faith in Christ. That’s what will last – not the things we build, but the impact we have.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reflection: I like looking at buildings. Here in the Detroit area we have lots of interesting buildings. Some are new and sleek. Others are old, with the kind of detailed workmanship that’s hard to find these days. There are some buildings that were once beautiful and grand, but now they’re crumbling. There are newer buildings that seem so permanent. Jesus reminds us here that nothing made by human hands will last.
From what I’ve read, the temple in Jerusalem was a magnificent structure. I can well imagine the disciples being impressed with it. I’ve learned to be careful in this. I’ve learned that it’s easy to become impressed with what we as a human race are able to do. Yet all we can do comes only through the grace of God.
In only a few years after the disciples’ observation the temple was destroyed. What lasted, though, was their faith in Christ. That’s what will last – not the things we build, but the impact we have.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
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