The Eternal Rock: The Shadow of Giza

In the heart of the Egyptian desert, where the golden sands meet the horizon, stand the Pyramids of Giza. They are more than just landmarks; they are the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Standing before these colossi of stone, one is forced to confront the sheer scale of human ambition and the passage of time.

Ancient Stones, Older Promises
The Pyramids were already ancient landmarks when Abraham first stepped foot in Egypt. To the Pharaohs who commissioned them, these were not just tombs—they were “mountains of stone” designed to cheat death and secure immortality. Yet, there is a profound distinction between human endurance and divine eternity. This is best captured in the ancient prayer of Moses from Psalm 90:

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

The True Eternal One
There is a beautiful historical irony at play in the shadow of Giza. Thousands of years after the Pharaohs were laid to rest, the Holy Family passed by these very monuments during their flight into Egypt.

While the Pharaohs sought to reach the heavens by building upward with limestone and granite, the Creator of the universe entered the world as a vulnerable child in the arms of his parents. They carried the “True Eternal One” right past the greatest monuments man has ever built.

Perspectives from the Desert
Kingdoms are Fleeting: No matter how massive the stone, human empires eventually become relics. The Pyramids are impressive, but they are ultimately silent stone. A Lasting Dwelling Place: Our security doesn’t come from the monuments we build for ourselves, but from the God who has been a refuge for every generation.
Consistent Love: In an ever-changing world, we lean on the promise that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Final Reflection
The Pyramids stand as a testament to the human desire for the eternal. But while these stones eventually weather and fade, the love of God remains. In a world that is constantly shifting, we can find peace knowing that we don’t need to build mountains of stone to be significant. We are already held by the One who existed before the mountains were even born.

From the shadow of the Pyramids, may you find your rest in the Eternal Rock.