Stay tuned…

I was listening to a podcast the other day and they signed off by saying “Tune in next week for…” I was really interested in what was coming up the next week and found myself anticipating that next podcast. I started thinking there are a lot of things I anticipate. Whether it’s something big like having a child or something small like waiting for Battlestar Galactica to start back up (come on, January!), I find myself excitedly looking forward to the future.

I don’t think that’s wrong, but I wonder if things that ask us to “tune in next time” tie us too strongly to this world in which we temporarily live. I hate to admit it, but there have been times I thought, “Man, I want to go to Heaven and all, but I hope Jesus doesn’t come back until _______ happens.” That’s shameful to admit, but it’s true. I like living on Earth. I’m pretty happy with my life and feel like I have a bright future here.

However, as a Christian, I know – as the old saying goes – this world is not my home. Am I getting too attached to things that are temporary? How wrong is it to wish that Jesus delays coming back to Earth so I can see Bon Jovi in concert (check) or visit New Zealand (still on the to-do list)? Should I cut things out of my life that encourage me to “tune in next time”? I don’t know what the balance is here.

Peace. Out.