Today is the day.

"See, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation"  2 Corinthians 6:2  CSB

Today is the day! That's right - today. It is the only day you've got. Yesterday has gone and tomorrow may not come for you or anyone else. We have today. Do you put things off until tomorrow? Sorry for this depressing thought but, you may not have tomorrow. Many people who were alive yesterday are not today. We have to make the best of what we have got, while we still have it. It is true and we can't pretend that things are any different. 

How many times does your family ask if they can do a particular thing today but, you’re too busy and tell them, 'We'll do that tomorrow.' When tomorrow comes, you either forget, are more busier than you were yesterday or, as mentioned earlier, you are no longer around. Don't put things off; they are precious times; memories are made of these times.

Back in the 50's - 70's, we had a saying, 'They're our Sunday best.' Clothes or shoes that were bought for us, we classed as our best clothes and we played around in our old tatty usuals. When we came home from school, we changed out of our uniforms and put our play clothes on.  

For many, that saying has carried forward and we still have that, 'They're for Best' mentality. We buy clothes and then put them away in the wardrobe because we want to save them for best - we don't want to ruin them. Some people recycle these clothes because they have never worn them after a year or so. What a waste; you could have enjoyed them. Listen, there is no best, the best is now; set yourself free and enjoy wearing these new shoes and clothes. The only time best may be important is, when you have special wedding clothes. So at other times, enjoy your clothes. It's the same with any household tools or appliances, some say, 'I don't want to use that/them, because it'll get dirty; There's still life in the old one.'

Listen, God wants us to live for today. Life can be so short here on Planet Earth. For Christians, when we die, we carry on with eternal life in heaven. But family or friends want to enjoy you now. God created you and from thereon. you have asked Jesus into your life. You are living in 'Now' time and He wants you to enjoy what you have got. 

Don't save things for best, use them for best right now. Live for today and enjoy every moment. Get the best out of your life that you can. The only real best to look forward to, is when you meet Jesus face to face. Now, that may be scary for those who have refused to accept Him as Lord. They will have life eternal in the lake of fire. But for those who know Him and have accepted Him as Lord, will have the best - eternal life in heaven. Now make that your best thought! But until then, enjoy what God has given you and be grateful. Today is the day!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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