So, the first thought I had was actually about what the disciples said coming out of the temple. "Look, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings."
And I just had this, like, Architecture moment imagining all of the most amazing buildings and structures I've ever seen.
But then Jesus says that there would not be a single stone still standing upon another.
Jesus may have been prophesying about the fall of Jerusalem, but beyond that this Earth is passing away and shall be made new again. Which is why when asked when this will happen Jesus responds with indicators of the end times and how the gospel will go to the ends of the world.
I'm not sure how all architects think, and this is definitely not true of all of them, but I know some strive to build something to make a name for themselves, something that will live long past their own death. So, when you see all those great buildings, sure they have outlived their architects, but even they shall fade and crumble.
I guess this is just a reminder to look past the present into eternity. Is what you're doing now changing eternity for someone?
And I just had this, like, Architecture moment imagining all of the most amazing buildings and structures I've ever seen.
But then Jesus says that there would not be a single stone still standing upon another.
Jesus may have been prophesying about the fall of Jerusalem, but beyond that this Earth is passing away and shall be made new again. Which is why when asked when this will happen Jesus responds with indicators of the end times and how the gospel will go to the ends of the world.
I'm not sure how all architects think, and this is definitely not true of all of them, but I know some strive to build something to make a name for themselves, something that will live long past their own death. So, when you see all those great buildings, sure they have outlived their architects, but even they shall fade and crumble.
I guess this is just a reminder to look past the present into eternity. Is what you're doing now changing eternity for someone?
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