Daily devotion – Tuesday 13th July 2021
“What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”- James 4:14
As one grows older both in the Lord and in actual years, the brevity of life goes from a blur to a very clear focus and understanding.
Almost before we know it, the years have passed, and life is almost over!
This very realization about our lives, our physical existence here on earth should challenge us.
If ever we are to live for Jesus Christ and share Him with others, it must be now. Jesus said, “The night is coming when no one can work.: – John 9:4
But life’s brevity should also conform us. Life is short – and before us is eternity!
When sufferings overwhelm us, and storms assail us, we know they will soon be over. Paul wrote, “Our light affliction , which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory….For the things which are seen are temporary.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17-18.
Don’t live your life as if it will continue forever. It won’t. Live instead with eternity in view!