Yesterday we visited the seventh wonder of the world – the Taj Mahal. Not going to this place means not having been to India. For us, visiting this place was not just an excursion, but was spiritual meditation. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum-mosque in Agra, India on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built by Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth. Construction began in 1632, a year after the death of Jahan's favorite wife. This monument of the emperor’s love for his wife is immortalized for the ages. Construction continued for 22 years with 22,000 workers and is completely of marble and precious stones. From 3 to 5 million people visit the Taj Mahal every year, with 200,000 of them being from abroad. These are impressive numbers. Today, it is not only a mausoleum, but also a Muslim shrine. The purpose of the building amazes me – a sign of love and faithfulness to his wife, who gave the emperor 14 children and died in childbirth. How great is God's love for us! Jesus Christ's tomb is empty. He is risen! His love is far greater than the love of emperor Shah Jahan. But in our lives, what do we dedicate to our living God, Who gave us life and His love? How much do we love our Lord, and are we ready to devote to Him the best that we have?
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