Seven-Day Practical Faith Blog: We Are But Bubbles

I got sloppy with the dish soap, and bubbles flew into the air. I watched one in particular as it traveled along. As soon as it touched the sink, it burst, never to be seen again.

That bubble made me think all of us are bubbles, similar to what James 4:14 (NIV) says:

What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

We really don't want to think we're as insignificant as a bubble. After all, we believe the ruler of the universe wants a personal relationship with us and promises us eternal life, way beyond our earthly bubble. Doesn't that make us valuable?

But within the context of earthly life, the span of time, and the huge numbers of people who have ever lived and will live, we are mist and bubbles.

This morning's bubble was pretty, though, the way the light lit it. I thought about giant bubbles my kids used to make with their bubble maker. Some bubbles stand out more before their collapse. Sometimes, it's not a single bubble that strikes us as much as a mass of bubbles and their cumulative visual and tactile effect.

Similarly, each one of us can be beautiful in the light. Sometimes we can puff up individually to make an impact. It's even better when we combine with other bubbles to make an impact together.

Let us put our faith into practice, giving this little bubble life as much meaning as possible. Shining the light of God through us. Gathering with others to increase our effect. Celebrating the life we are given until we step through the veil and go home.

We are indeed eternal creatures, as I affirm in my book and small group video series, "Live Like You're Loved." Learn more about this work that has changed lives at CecilTaylorMinistries .com under Instant Content Products, or at your favorite online book seller.