February 16: Psalm 39; Mark 13

"We walk about like a shadow, and in vain we are in turmoil; we heap up riches and cannot tell who will gather them." (Psalm 39:7)

"Do you see these great buildings?  Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down." (Mark 13:2)

Our focus is on the wrong things.  We store up, for ourselves, goods and items in our storehouses.  We build up things and pile up our accomplishments and store away our wealth....as if our salvation comes from consumption and achievement.

"And now, what is my hope?  O Lord, my hope is in you." (Psalm 37:8)