Shadows Pointing Home

We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see.  What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever. – II Corinthians 4:18

Whatever good things we see, taste, or experience here on earth are but shadows of things to come.  Don’t hold too tightly to them.  They were not made for such.  These earthly shadows are elusive things – difficult to catch, to hold on to.  They are meant rather to point us to things ahead, better things.  Shadows of the earth point to realities of Heaven, constantly whispering, “These gifts are good, but don’t forget - the Best is yet to come.”  So give thanks – for God uses these shadows every day to encourage us to remember Him, to remember Home.