James 4:13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
Tomorrow?
Garth Brooks had a hit song, “If tomorrow never comes.” The gist of the song is if he died that night would the woman he loved know how much he loved her. Good question for husbands and wives. Also, for any person we love. But have you ever thought about tomorrow never coming for you? During those times, do you think of all the foolish things we have planned in our minds? The old saying goes, “Man plans, but God laughs.”
We don’t know what will happen tomorrow, or even if there will be a tomorrow. God lets us know that life is like a wisp of smoke; with a little wind, it is gone. Fickle life is, isn’t it? Why do we take for granted all the people we could affect positively, putting it off until tomorrow? We are on this earth for such a short time. I know that when young people think of time, it seems to drag. But trust me, ten years fly by. The older you get, the faster twenty years fly by. Do not take time for granted.
Braggadocious
James 4:16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. Why, then, knowing what is written here, do we take such privileges? I have been in situations where things can go from good to bad in seconds. This should open our eyes and keep us sober-minded. The human body has dozens of valves, and all it takes is one to fail; then you are dead. Are you really bulletproof?
James 4;17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. Why is it sin? Because we tempt God by thinking He will give us time because we are so great. This is pride that swells inside of us. We are not promised tomorrow. We are not even promised the next second. So why would we withhold good from others? We shouldn’t. We should spread the ultimate good, Jesus, to everyone, at all times.
Key Takeaways
- Life is unpredictable; we should not take tomorrow for granted, as it can vanish like a vapor.
- Garth Brooks’ song highlights the importance of expressing love and appreciation before it’s too late.
- Boasting about our plans reflects arrogance; life can change quickly and unexpectedly.
- We should act on doing good immediately, as delaying it may lead to sin and missed opportunities.
- Sharing the message of Jesus is essential; we should spread positivity and goodness at all times.
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