ANOTHER DAY

10/01/07

Philippians 1:21-26

21   For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

22   If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 

23   I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 

24   but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 

25   Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 

26   so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.

Are you alive? Then be thankful! God has given you another new day on this earth, and you can see the clouds floating in the sky, hear the birds in the trees, smell the roses, and tell someone you love them. We have   earthly service to attend to and tasks on earth to do for Jesus.

We don't know if we'll be able to do those things tomorrow, for we might be in heaven. Yes, in many ways, that would be better; but it would mean a ceasing of our earthly service. Paul told the Philippians that while he preferred to go on to heaven, he also desired to stay awhile longer on earth to serve them (Philippians 1:23-24).

So we have another day. Don't waste it in sin, depression, self-pity, or laziness. Live to the fullest, for this is the day the Lord has made.

Rejoice and be glad in it!