Taking Action Today

Scripture: But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception. For we have become companions of the Messiah if we hold firmly until the end the reality that we had at the start. As it is said:

     Today, if you hear His voice,
     do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.

Hebrews 3:13-15

Observation: The writer of Hebrews reflects on the term "today" several times, and comes to this logical and clear statement - "today" is each and every day, right up until the end of the age, and therefore is a way of expressing both urgency in action and repetition of daily activity.

"Today" is when to obey, act, love, encourage, serve, and especially believe. We do not know what tomorrow may bring, but if it is the same then it is just another "today" in which we have the opportunity to again believe and serve.

Application: Every day I have a chance to serve God deeper and better than I have before. This is an opportunity - a blessing from God - that I should take advantage of. I do not know what tomorrow holds, or if there will even be a tomorrow. I know there is a today, and opportunities to believe in Jesus, obey his commands, and serve God.

Prayer: Lord, this is your day, and I do rejoice in it. I think you for the beauty of life, and the chance to experience you in this day again. May I serve you today, and if tomorrow is another today, may I serve you again. Amen.