On bubbles and idols
According to Wikipedia, an economic bubble is "trade in an asset at a price or price range that strongly exceeds the asset's intrinsic value. It could also be described as a situation in which asset prices appear to be based on implausible or inconsistent views about the future."
Assets have real value but we can imagine they're more valuable than they actually are. And we can misread an asset's future stability. The same is true of other things in life. Popularity, relationships, possessions, comfort, health, career—all of these can become idols. They have real value to us but we can overstate that value. And every one of them is fragile.
Asset bubbles burst and idols topple. If we depend on them for our happiness and security our world will crumble right along with them. Be cautious—always on guard.
Except for one place.
I have learned—and am still learning—that I can pour everything into my relationship with Jesus, unconcerned that my commitments will ever approach His true worth. He is infinitely valuable and eternally dependable. The full weight of my life is secure in Him.
