Shadows or Substance?

This weekend I was reminded on several occasions of the great effort that goes into pursuing shallow goals.
* Some people spent WAY too much time worrying about Halloween costumes.
* Some children spent WAY too much time collecting candy that will be gone in less than a week.
* I met some people who spend WAY too much of their life pursuing pleasure that disappears like a wisp of cold breath.
* Some people spent WAY too much emotional energy on Brett Favre's first return to Lambeau Field.
* I have spend WAY too much time thinking about the newest computer operating system from Microsoft.

This all reminds me of a line from a 20-year-old song by Steve Camp "we're playing marbles with diamonds". My heart breaks when I consider all the disappointment people experience when they don't understand God's grander scheme and purpose for life. When they think "this is all that life has to offer" and they experience disappointment, then they are shattered.

BUT YOU KNOW BETTER! You know of the mystery of the riches of God's grace and the blessings He has in store for those whom He loves. By teaching and leading small groups I know that your desire is to help your students catch a glimpse of this beauty that waits beyond the disappointment of this world. You offer substance to those who have become frustrated with chasing after shadows.

The world around us is full of people who need to wake up and see the glory as communicated in this music video. I'm glad you are available to point people in that direction!!