Yesterday’s tomorrow is a grand day. I do not know what today’s tomorrow will bring because life has a way of surprising us. As for today’s yesterday, that is gone and we cannot undo it. It is so important to learn to live in the now. The Psalmist said it so well in 118:24. “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Research reports to us that most people live for the future not enjoying and appreciating the now. We plan our lives ahead and set goals that become the primary focus of our being. As we drive to appointments we plan and practice what we will say upon arrival at our destination. I don’t believe this is the life to which Jesus has called us. While it is important to look forward, to have goals and look for the second coming, it is also very important for us to realize the benefits of being in God’s Kingdom begin now.
Eternal life begins when we accept Jesus as the Lord of our life. In John 5:24 Jesus said, “Verily, I say unto you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” If we now have eternal life let’s begin to enjoy it. Let’s savor each day and the forgiveness and grace that removes the stress of the future. The future is cared for by the loving God who rules over all things. Today is a good day. Today is a day so rich that others will want to have what we have. It is the finest evangelism possible.
Written by Roger Bothwell on September 9, 2008.
Spring of Life, St. Helena, CA