Comments on: Jeffrey Epstein — Another Wealthy Man Dies Poor {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}

By: JOHN P HOWARD

JOHN P HOWARD — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:17:59 +0000

Several years ago I had cataract surgery. With new vision it restored my ability to see with greater clearly. Shortly after, while shaving one morning, I looked at myself in the mirror with fresh eyes to see the numerous spots and flaws on my face and scalp. At first I was somewhat startled and called to my wife to come and see what has just happened. She looked and calmly stated, “Paul, they have been there for several years – they are age spots.”
Sometimes we cannot see our true self and need to recognize the changes, some good and some bad, that occur with time. This brings to mind the old phase “This too shall pass.”
As an avid reader of history, coupled with my 40 years of Genealogy, I have read about the rise and glory of Rome, the rise of the Incan and Mayan empires, and others nations only to realize. “This too shall pass.” And it did! Living in the present we have a short term vision and sometimes forget the many nations, as well as personal wealth and Kingdoms that have risen to glory and have fallen with time. This is what history teaches us.
What about you and me? What have we learned from history? Certainly our Christian faith tells us that the Son of Man comes in His glory – but His kingdom will not pass away or be destroyed and we should take comfort in that fact. The Kingdom established by the Son of Man, Jesus Christ, rises above time and space into eternity itself. Speaking for myself I have taken the stand, as my life is quickly passing before me, to have the hope of eternal life in the Kingdom with the Son of Man, Jesus Christ.
J. Paul Howard

By: nylse

nylse — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:17:23 +0000

Sometimes we just need a reminder of what Jesus said. Thank you.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:35:57 +0000

In reply to Inett Lindley. Thank you so much, Inett!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:35:40 +0000

In reply to Martha J Orlando. Me too, Martha! His wasted life certainly made me stop to ponder about what my true treasures are. Have a blessed week!!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:34:41 +0000

In reply to Frieda Dixon. Thank you, Frieda!!

By: Inett Lindley

Inett Lindley — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:22:08 +0000

This should cause many pauses for thought. Great blog Patricia.

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:12:51 +0000

So eloquently expressed and absolutely true, Patricia. What will our legacy be? I sure want mine to be one of love.
Blessings!

By: Frieda Dixon

Frieda Dixon — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:42:40 +0000

Great blog post.