Planned Obsolescence.

Willy Wonka was a genius. His creation of the Everlasting Gobstopper would have been an epic invention if it wasn't just a kids movie. His genius was not only in his invention but this make-believe character also broke the rules. While every other industry makes things that will not last forever, Willy Wonka main things that would last forever!

Products made today become obsolete quickly. It's like a planned obsolescence. Many are surprised to discover that lightbulbs were by design made to not last forever. The history of these inventions might leave you a little cynical as you think about the next time you pick up the purchase of the incandescent.

Curiously, even a council was established internationally to determine how long a lightbulb should last in order to keep competition under control. 1924 a group of investors and inventors met to create a plan so that lightbulbs would fail at a certain point. Watch this video about the planned obsolescence.

Things don't last forever. Of course we know that things don’t last forever yet we hold on tight as if it does. We are often surprised when something fails. Recently I’ve had several things break and I have not been able to repair them. I’ve had to purchase new items to replace that which is worn out. It’s frustrating but true.

Yet, there is something of great value that will last! In God's economy, His Love & Word is eternal. God's promises are everlasting. God has provided eternal hope of salvation in Christ. (Psalm 117:2)

While many look to temporal things that are planned for failing, others can look to God for what will last forever! God’s plan of salvation is eternal. 

What needs fixed or replaced for you? What do you value most?