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Audrey Murray

Earthly things Vs. Heavenly things

“I have held many things in my hands, but have lost them all, but the things I placed in God’s hands I still possess.” - Martin Luther.  Martin Luther, who, in his early ages, was a catholic monk.   Although he had a deceived heart, he  analyzed the Bible.  His life changed  drastically and he converted to Christianity.  Luther rebuked the catholic church for their foolish ways of belief.  Precious money and houses will erode but heavenly things such as salvation and God’s spoken words and promises will last forever!  In other words Martin Luther is saying stuff we can hold are not eternal, but God’s gifts and such are everlasting!

Reprehensible people can apprehend many many things, but all earthly things will erode, such as money and houses.  Tempting money turns crisp and falls apart.  Houses, which can be demolished by tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes, are on.

ly temporary.  If not demolished by a storm it will fall apart and disintegrate. There is no U-haul truck behind the hearse.  Money and houses erode!

Thankfully, in contrast, things God holds, heavenly, spiritual blessings are everlasting!  Salvation is very important.  1 John 5:13“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” It is safe with God.  God, whose promises are everlasting, is non rehensible!  For an example, one of his hopeful promises is; “Behold I am coming back soon!...” Revelations 22:12.  Although it is hard to believe, our salvation and His promises to us are everlasting!  

Earthly stuff erodes but heavenly things are everlasting.  Money and houses fall apart, while our salvation and His promises are resting in His precious hands safely.  So, why do us Americans treasure stuff so much?   Martin Luther had the right idea when he explained, “I have held many things in my hands, but have lost them all, but the things I placed in God’s hands I still possess.”