Truly, I tell you, this generation will not pass away, until all this has happened. Heaven and earth
will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Reflect:
Fareed Zakaria, a celebrated US journalist, was awarded Padma Bhushan, the third highest
civilian award in India, his country of origin. Fareed, while expressing gratitude for the award,
politely declined to be present in person to accept the same. His reason? The date of the award
ceremony coincided with the dates for the vacation trip he had promised his children. If a human
parent will honor the words given to his children, how much more will God do so! “Heaven and
earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away,” says Jesus. Here’s an exercise to do:
Identify some 7-9 gospel verses, a healthy mixture of re-assuring and challenging words of Jesus,
write them out and carry them in your wallet. In apocalyptic times, take out and read the reassuring
words; in times of too much comfort, confront yourself with his challenging words. For, he is ever true
to his words.
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