Exodus 3:14
I had a conversation with my brother who is a Buddhist. He mentioned that he has only this time, right now, and nothing else. I appreciate this concept. It is cool to be in the moment, and often I think I am not.
As I thought about this I have also been studying a bit about Judaism, and was interested to note, that the English translation of I am that I am could also be translated as I will be what I will be.
This is future language, and I think essential to both Judaism and Christianity: the forward look to God making everything right. In God, as a Christian, through Christ, I do have the future, the present, and the past. They are not simply gone, meaningless, and wasted.
As Paul says in speaking about the importance, relevance, and power of the Resurrection:
Throw yourselves into the work of the Master,
confident that nothing you do for him
is a waste of time or effort
1 Corinthians 15:58
Amen!
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