July 31, 2026 · Mark Bishop
It's Not All Physical
“And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.””
Luke 21:5-9 →
## It's So Pretty
I remember getting my first bank loan to buy my first car and stepping away from the van world. My wife had just got a van and I was looking for a cheap car for myself that was within our budget. I found a Lincoln LS that was in good shape and under my price range, so I ended up purchasing it. The car was great, until I found out how expensive parts were for it. My brother, who is a mechanic, advised me to get rid of it because of how pricey it could be to keep it running if it runs into issues. So after fixing some small issues like replacing the brakes and getting better tires, I sold it. Our physical eyes can easily lead us into a more difficult path because we're not looking at the details or possible outcomes. We see a nice car, or something better than what we have as far as appearance goes, and we pull the trigger. It can put a strain on our finances and cause stress. The people were in awe of the temple's appearance. Jesus informed them to look beyond what they could see with their physical eyes; He took them on a short journey into a different world. The manmade building will fall because it was never meant to be the final home of the Lord on Earth; His permanent home on Earth is in us.
## Self-Check
The physical is not where our attention should be- the physical temple; the physical body/eyes; and the physical world. Instead, we should be seeing as God sees: the temple will be the people that are connected through His Spirit; the spiritual eyes in looking to the future; and the spiritual world where He will return to redeem. Keep watch with your spirit for your spirit.
## Time Worthy