Can we talk about surprises for just a moment? There are surprises that are celebratory in nature such as a surprise party, for example. Conversely, there are surprises that cause stress, or anxiety such as when one checks their bank account; only to find the funds you assumed were there are not.
Tomorrow can be considered a surprise, too. Primarily because even though we might have plans for tomorrow, there is no guarantee they will turn out. We don't even know if we will be around tomorrow for that matter!
When it comes to "tomorrow" many tend to boast about as if it were a given. Do you honestly give tomorrow much of a thought unless there is something of importance occurring on that day? Most of us don't. We go on with our daily routines expecting that tomorrow will always come.
In one short stroke, Proverbs 27:1 lays out the unwiseness of this. "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." Depending on the translation used, "boast" can also be "brag." How can we boast or brag about something that we can't be certain of; namely "tomorrow?"
Life is a very frail thing. We can be here one moment, and gone the next. James 4:14 tells us that we are like a mist that appears for a bit, then is gone. This doesn't mean that we shouldn't plan anything because it doesn't matter. No. It means that tomorrow is not a "given." Not for you, nor I.
We like to feel that we are in control of our lives. We like the feeling of reliability and certainty in our lives, too. But, when it comes to "tomorrow" there are no such assurances. Age, race, gender, marital or financial status, religious belief, etc., have no bearing on tomorrow either.
Tomorrow also makes it easy to procrastinate, or put things off. One of the most common reflections by people at the end of their earthly life is how quickly it passes. If God wills it, I hope to live long enough to be able to look back on my life, as well. But again, there is no guarantee. It's out of my hands.
It's true that we can't change what has already passed. And, as we have been discussing, the future is an unknown. So all that we have is today. Someone once said that we will be dead a lot longer than we were alive. Think about this for a moment. It's true!
I'm not trying to be morbid or depressing here. But, how have you prepared yourself for the inevitable? If you were taken tonight, would you be okay with Jesus Christ? A lot of people put more thought into buying a home, car, or big-screen television than into their own salvation.
Maybe it's because Christ's kingdom is spiritual, and not of this world, that many put it off. After all, Christ's heavenly home cannot be toured on YouTube, or seen on Pintrest. Like they say, "Out of sight, out of mind."
Perhaps repentance and salvation remind of us too much of our parents' or grandparents' era, These concepts are too old-school, irrelevant, even passé for today's world. Nothing could be further from the truth! Repentance and salvation are timeless, classic, and as current as today's news.
Without a doubt, this day is all we really have. Therefore, we should use it wisely. Stop boasting about what might happen tomorrow. Set yourself up for what will definitely happen. Don't put off making yourself ready for that glorious day when you will meet Jesus Christ up front and in person.
I urge you to repent and ask forgiveness of your sins. Let Christ know that you believe He is the Son of God who came to earth, died to save us, and rose from the dead (Romans 10:9). Make room for Him in your heart today. Do it today. Don't procrastinate any longer. If you wait until tomorrow, it may be too late (Luke 12:20).
Scripture: 1 John 1:9; Acts 3:19; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; John 6:44
Prayer: Dear Lord, I have no idea what tomorrow holds; I know it is guaranteed to no one. Since all I have for sure is today, let me offer You my praise and repentance in anticipation of that glorious day when I hope to be received by You. In Your Holy Name. Amen
God loves You!
Lauren
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