Good Tuesday morning! We have arrived! ...at a Tuesday in January, the 18th to be precise. What is so special about that? That's the problem; we don't see each day as special. Each morning should be a shout of praise to the Lord. "Hallelujah! The day is here!" When each day is special and dedicated to the Lord you and I will accomplish great things in Christ! We tend to look forward to the next so-called special day instead of treating each day as special. This could be your last day on this planet. What do you have to say today? Words of wisdom to pass on to your children or words of life to pass on to another human being will do nicely. Perhaps you want to write your own memorial so that no one misunderstands your feelings on going to be with Jesus. You might feel the need to write a psalm of praise to God the Father.
In Christ we are encouraged to live each day expecting Jesus to return on that day. The cares of the world often distract us from that thought. But something else may distract us as well: superstition. We don't want to talk about the possibility of the last day in case that brings on the proverbial cement truck from nowhere. Of course a belief in superstition cannot exist with a belief in God. You and I must decide which to put first. Do we cower down in a corner figuratively speaking and refuse to talk about death lest we bring its frightening embrace? Do we believe with our whole hearts in Christ Jesus and his victory over death and the grave? The choice is yours and mine, but we don't get both.
Looking at the choice, superstition or Christ, the way to go seems obvious when we sit reading or writing at a comfortable chair. However, we do tend to let that old superstition creep in from time to time. Turning to Jesus at such times is the best cure for the superstition that robs us of our freedom of speech and thought. Thinking about death does not bring some hooded character with a blade on a stick. Talking to God about death can bring you comfort as God's peace enfolds you. Death is not an easy subject for people. Try dropping a few words about it at the fitness club; watch as the workout intensity all around you suddenly increases dramatically. Mention death at a restaurant and watch the calorie intake drop off quickly. Watch as the manager tosses you out for hurting his dessert sales! The world doesn't want to hear about death no matter how certain the fact is in this life. I don't like to hear about the so-called aging gene and the possibility of stopping it. Why? To me that is a false hope. Living on this earth forever is not the answer people need to their hopelessness. We all need the words of life from Jesus Christ; we don't need news that tells us we might have to live here forever just as we are now.
You have worked hard to get where you are now. In fact, you and I would be glad to admit that without Christ, we wouldn't have made it this far. Do we really want to reverse the aging and stay here any longer? Each day brings us one day closer to seeing Jesus in person. One day closer to feeling the healing touch of our Lord. One day closer to putting on the white robe of righteousness that Christ holds for us even now. One day closer to our heavenly reward. I think each day sounds pretty special in light of that! I choose to believe in Jesus. Death may try to grab me, or you, or anyone of us at any moment. But Jesus has already fought and won that battle: Bring on Eternity!
Enjoy your special day in Christ!
Bucky
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