Do It Now

   Why is it that we put things off that we know should be done?  We assume that we will have tomorrow and the next day and the day after that in which to do those things that we need to do.  But maybe we don’t.

   What if there were no tomorrow?  Things that we should have done today would never be done.  We’d have no opportunity to go back and make right what we had failed to do.

   We talk about the beauty of sunset and fully expect to see a sunrise just as beautiful.  But what if the sun doesn’t rise again?  The beauty and constancy of this world will pass away in a flash at the word of God.  There will be no further sunrises or sunsets; no further opportunity to do those things we’ve been putting off.

   If you’ve had a falling out with a friend but have not tried to resolve the issue, that chance may never come.  Do it now.

   Perhaps you and your parents haven’t spoken for years.  Are you waiting for them to call?  What if they don’t; will you call them?  Do it now.

   How long has it been since you spoke with that child who angrily left home right out of high school?  The one who never wanted to listen to the great words of wisdom you wanted to share.  Do you know where they are?  Call them, or better yet go see them with forgiveness and love in your heart.  Do it now.

   Have you and your spouse been drifting apart; finding it harder and harder to love each other?  When do you plan to sit down and work things out?  Apologize, regardless of who you believe was at fault.  Hold them in your arms, tell them how much you love them.  Rekindle the love that is there covered by the ashes of your pride and unwillingness to forgive.  Do it now.

   Has God been calling you?  Have you heard that whisper in your heart telling you of His great love for you; asking you to come home to Him?  Sit down and talk with Him about His plans for you; plans for your joy and happiness in eternity.  Open your mind to His calling; open your heart to His love.  Go to Him on your knees and offer yourself to Him.  He is waiting with open arms.  Do it now.

   The sun has set, will it rise again?  You woke up this morning, will you awaken tomorrow?  Time is unknown, there may be years or there may be only seconds left.  What are you waiting for?  Do it now.

   “But of that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.”  (Matt 24: 36)