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“Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all
these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but
my words will not pass away.” Luke 21:32–33
As we approach the final days of this liturgical year, we continue
to read about the end of the world. Today we read that both Heaven
and earth, as they currently are, will pass away. This is worth
pondering.
We know that life is full of change. It has been said that the one
thing that never changes is change itself. Everything else changes.
But when it comes to earth, it is hard to believe that it will one
day “pass away.” Some scientists believe that the earth has existed
for over four and a half billion years. That’s a long time! Now
consider the fact that Jesus prophesied the end of this earth as we
know it today. When will it happen? Only God knows.
Heaven, as it exists today, is also prophesied by our Lord to pass
away. Heaven, as it is right now, is a pure spiritual reality in
which the only corporeal bodies present are those of Jesus and our
Blessed Mother. The rest of Heaven consists of the Divine Essence,
the souls of those who have been redeemed and the angels of God.
But if Heaven even passes away, what awaits?
First of all, the only reason that these two realities, Heaven and
earth, will pass away in their current form is because, at the
Final Judgment, there will be a “New Heavens and a New Earth,” as
spoken of in the Book of Revelation. At that time, Heaven and earth
will be united as one, and this new creation will exist for
eternity.
But is there anything that is currently eternal? Anything that will
never experience change? We humans will be changed at the
resurrection of the dead, the angels will encounter a new home, so
to speak, and God will establish a new and permanent
Kingship. But, according to Jesus’ teaching today, the one
thing that will remain are His words: “...my words will not pass
away.” Again, this is worth pondering.
In a world filled with change and uncertainty, we need some form of
stability. And that stability is the Truth found in the Word of
God. The Word of God, as revealed to us through the Scriptures,
must become our rock foundation upon which our whole lives are
built and exist. Pondering, praying with, meditating on, and
believing the Word of God enables us to stand on firm and
unchanging spiritual ground as we go through the change of this
life and even the changes that will come at the end of time. Though
this may seem somewhat mysterious in nature, it is a helpful truth
to understand and believe. Everything will pass away except Jesus’
words. Thus, the most secure thing we can do in life is to cling to
His words and never let go.
Reflect, today, upon the importance of truly immersing yourself in
the Word of God. How much time do you spend each week reading it,
praying with it and allowing it to become your daily food? The Word
of God is not simply a book of teachings meant to inspire you or
guide you. The Word of God is a Living Word. It is God in His
unchangeable form. God, in His essence, will never change, and
engaging Him through the revelation of His written Word is one
essential way by which you will be able to experience true
stability in life and prepare for each and every change to come
until the final order of life is permanently
established.
My Eternal Word, You are unchanging and eternal. You are the
rock foundation upon which I must always rely. As I continue to
experience the many changes encountered in this life, please enter
my soul through Your written Word, so that I will find the
stability I need. As I stand firm in You, I look forward with joy
to the New Heavens and New Earth that await. Jesus, I trust in
You.
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