Message from Scripture: 7/23/2020

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Jas. 4:14: “Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.”

We can ignore it. We can do everything we can to prevent it. But it still will come someday to every one of us…and that is death. While we may try to avoid thinking about the reality of death, the very fact, unless our Lord returns, that we all will die, is a powerful motivation to consider how we live, to make the most of the time we have. This is so important because how we live today has a direct impact on where we will live in eternity. What are some of the facts about death that help us better live today?

Death reminds us life is a trust from God. We are not to spend our lives in selfish pursuits, as God will hold us responsible for how we use the time He has given to us. Paul said to the church in Ephesus, “Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is” (Eph. 5:15-17).

Death reminds us to dedicate our lives to God. Paul wrote the church in Corinth, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31).

Death reminds us life is an opportunity to serve God. Jesus told His disciples, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:43-45).

Years are made up of days, and we live life one day at a time. Yesterday has flown into the tomb of time, and tomorrow is still in the womb of time. We have today in which to worship and work for our Lord. What will you do with the days you have? Use them for God, and you will make every day a great day. God bless.

Robert