7th March 2026

Tired Tents

"We who are in this tent groan, being burdened,

not because we want to be unclothed,

but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life."

2 Corinthians 5:4

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:5.

Though the awareness of our fragile human existence happens relatively early in life, we become more conscious of it as we age. Indeed, time picks our pockets. The vitality of youth surrenders reluctantly to the reality of ageing (see Ecclesiastes 12:1-7). Our bodies—our tents—get tired.

But tired tents need not equate to tired trust. Hope and heart need not fade as we age. “Therefore we do not lose heart,” the apostle says (2 Cor 4:16). The One who has made our bodies has made Himself at home there through His Spirit. And when this body can no longer serve us, we will have a dwelling not subject to breaks, aches, sickness and pain—we will “have a building from God, an eternal house in Heaven” (5:1).

Prayer: Father, thank You for Your continual presence. When I am physically uncomfortable, help me to trust You even as I anticipate an eternal dwelling that will last forever. In the name of Christ, I pray. Amen.