Devour | Eternity
Don't just settle for the snacks of the moment. Feast on the things that last. A Pastor's Thoughts – The Blog of Pastor Jon Glass
In a world obsessed with the "now"—instant notifications, overnight success, and the relentless 24-hour news cycle—it’s easy to feel like we are starving for something more. We consume content, products, and experiences at a breakneck pace, yet the hunger remains. Devour Eternity
: Like a flower that blooms and eventually withers, many beautiful things in life are impermanent. Learning to detach from temporary outcomes —whether it’s the reaction to your work or the accumulation of "stuff"—allows you to focus on the timeless truths of growth and character. Don't just settle for the snacks of the moment
: Success, wealth, and status all have expiration dates. People do not. Pastor Jon Glass suggests that living with eternity in view means treating others with the grace and love that reflects an eternal reward. We consume content, products, and experiences at a
We are the only creatures on earth aware of our own mortality, yet we possess a strange, deep-seated sense that we were made for something that doesn't end. This "eternal hunger" isn't a flaw; it's a compass. When we try to satisfy it with temporary thrills, we end up empty. Devouring eternity means shifting our focus from what is seen and fleeting to what is unseen and lasting. How to "Devour" the Eternal
