**Our Temporal Visit**
1 Chronicles 29
KJV
15+ For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.
What a statement, what a truth, what a reminder. This is a well-defined, well-crafted summary of who we are on this earth., strangers and sojourners! Whether we accept it or not this is who we are in the sight of God,
Though some would want to make this place their permanent home! The truth is “ there is none abiding” none will stay forever! . Oh! Our days on Earth are as a Shadow! Which vanishes quickly from sight.
If this is so then Peter’s admonition should be our watchword while we travel along ;
1 Peter 1:17,24 NIV
[17] ——live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear [24] For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
Let us, therefore, live each day as pilgrims whose duration of stay has been predetermined. Like in basic school, after each holiday, we are required to write an essay ( composition ) giving an account of how we spent the holidays. The same will be required of us at the end of this journey! So take notes while you travel around! ( Keep a Diary!)
Romans 14:12
NIV
[12] So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.
Therefore, be prepared. The topic is simply “ Write a thousand-word essay, giving an account of how you spend your time on Earth.”
Let us not forget this, while doing the rounds please let us hold each other’s hands, helping each other along the way; while we enjoy the sights and sounds of the things we see! It is a beautiful world, with beautiful people!
And finally, may we be guided by Paul’s advice if we must enjoy this short stay; read it
Philippians 4:8
NIV
[8] Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about such things.
Be positive-minded throughout your stay.