How many times have we heard that saying? Did you ever wonder where it came from?
It actually comes from the book of Ecclesiastes.
5:15 As he came from his mother's womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand.
The world sometimes fools us into thinking that the toys we collect the money we sock away and the possessions that possess us will set us up for eternity. The ancient Egyptians believed this so much that the tombs of the Pharaohs are replete with supplies to help on the journey to the after life.
It's not true, of course. When we die we leave everything behind. Or do we? I would submit that the one thing we take with us is our relationships. God becomes the bridge to take us from this life into a place where we can enjoy not only our relationship with Him but with all those who love Him too.
It's just a small thought, but how much emphasis do we put on things that we will leave behind compared to time and energy on relationships that can last forever?
Pastor Tom
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