Good Morning All!!
Proverbs 27:1; "Do not boast
about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring".
Are you the type of person who has planned for all your work to begin
tomorrow? Will you begin to exercise more and eat less, tomorrow?
Are you going to get up early and read the Bible, tomorrow? Are you going
to show more patience to your children or love for your spouse, tomorrow?
Are you going to visit a lonely neighbor, tomorrow? We put a lot on our
plate; we plan a full day as long as it is tomorrow. Sometimes, we
actually do plan to do it tomorrow but something comes up; an activity or event
that was unplanned suddenly changes everything. I may plan to take the
kids to the park tomorrow but if it rains, then what? Well there is the
next tomorrow. I may plan to visit my sick, elderly aunt tomorrow but if
the Lord calls her home tonight, then what? There is no tomorrow.
Tomorrow is gone and all my boasting about tomorrow is lost.
We live in a time when business and commerce go on 24 hours a day; there is no
tomorrow only today. We need to share God's love with those around us in
the same fashion. Remember that there is a time and a place for love; it
is at any time and in any place. God's love for us is overwhelming and is
an everyday occurrence. We should show this same love to those around us
especially those whom God has given to us as family, friends, neighbors and
fellow church members. We are God's children; He has plans for us, a
purpose for our lives. We should live our lives on purpose, not just by
accident. Time is a gift we never get back and should never waste so you
it to the fullest, show God's love to others as freely as He has showed it to
you.
When Jesus left his disciples and ascended
into heaven, the last thing he told them was “to be my witnesses.” We have a purpose; we have a reason to be
here, today. We are to be the living
hands of Jesus until he returns. We are
to comfort those in pain, offer hope to all those who are hurting and in need
of the balm of Jesus in their life. We
are to do this with our words and our actions.
We are to do this today. Someone
near you is hurting today. Someone near
you needs God’s comfort today. You are
the only hope for someone who is suffering today. There is no tomorrow.
God has promised His Spirit to always be
with you. God’s Spirit goes with you
today. God’s grace is poured out upon
you today. You and I are redeemed and
loved by God today. So offer this
comfort to all those around you today.
Serve the Lord with gladness today.
Father in heaven, give
us the wisdom and courage to share your love with those around us today.
Let us speak the kind word, let us be the friendly face to those who may be in
need. Lead us to the hurting and the sorrowful. Lead us to those who suffer and need your
peace. Guide us to offer hope to those
who need it the most. Move us to love as
if it is our last day here on this earth. Move us to show Your compassion
on all. In Jesus' Precious Name we pray, Amen.
God’s
Peace,
Pastor
Bret
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