Back in 1971, our science teacher, Mr. S. taught us everything that has weight and takes up space is matter. So, every time he got upset at the class, he’d smack his yardstick hard on a desktop and my friend, TyKing, would whisper, “Matter!” Matter matters!
On the subject of matter, the secular world gave us the songs It Don’t Matter to Me (Bread, Sept. 1970), and No Matter What (Badfinger, 1970). Both expressing the best interest at hand of another person in a relationship. Our world has shifted its view on things that are of value, where some things matter, while others don’t. Possessorship has replaced relationship. “I need this, heck with you!” some say.
Our world is obsessed with grandness. “Bigger is better.” Greatness is measured by how large a nest-egg is, how deep one’s pockets go, and in having the latest gadgets “by hook or crook,” as the old saying goes.
It’s amazing how Jesus came to correct our thoughts marred by sin. “Take no thought about tomorrow” He said; “What shall we eat or drink; nor yet for your body, what shall we put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body more than raiment” (Matthew 6:25)? He wants us to trust His faithfulness.
It doesn’t matter what you think others think of you, or how they view you, it’s what Christ thinks that’s really important. Change your thought life! No matter where you go, or what you do, He still loves you. He wants you to come to Him. Sure, you may have to pay for your works/crimes, rages, etc. but He’s still waiting for you.
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me” (Psalm 139:7-10).
Come home to Jesus. Pack your bags or grab your purse/pouch and catch a train to His heart. As the songs above say,
“No matter what you are
I will always be with you.
Doesn’t matter what you do, girl
Ooh girl, want you.”
AND
’Cause there’ll always be an empty room waiting for you.
An open heart waiting for you.
Time is on my side
‘ Cause it don’t matter to me.”
Jesus has eternity set aside just for you! Sing with me from Third Day (1999):
“Don’tcha know I’ve always loved you?
Even before there was time
Though you turn away, I tell you still
Don’tcha know I’ve always loved you?
And I always will.”
God Bless!
Sam