James 4:13-16 reminds people that life is short, a mist which appears for a little while, then vanishes. This morning I had a flashback to my childhood, when I didn’t have a worry in the world. Every summer day I woke up excited about life, ready to play Atari, master the Rubix Cube and find the perfect hiding spot for Hide and Go Seek. Unfortunately, the good ole days are gone, yet life goes on.
The apostle Paul understood that time is vital. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul urges the church to make the most of every opportunity, Ephesians 5:16. Although I don’t have the same exuberance and passion I possessed as a child, I need to rekindle a sense of urgency for each new day. If Jeremiah 29:11 is for all people, not just Israel, then the good ole days may not be a thing of the past, but in my future.
If my outlook on life changes, it must begin with an attitude similar to Philippians 3:12-14. With a heavenly mindset, the good ole days are waiting for me in heaven. However, right now I have a responsibility, a calling from above to follow Jesus for the rest of my earthly life. Life is short so pray hard and be obedient to the Spirit’s leading so that the good ole days return shortly.
by Jay Mankus
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