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Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
A man dreamed he attended a meeting where evil spirits were discussing the best way to bring
about the damnation of human beings. One suggested they go forth and tell people that the Bible is false.
"A better way," argued another, "is to tell them that Jesus is not the Son of God but only a great
teacher."
"No, let us tell them there is no God, no Savior, no heaven, no hell," insisted a third.
"My plan," declared the next, "is to tell them that the Bible is true, that Jesus is the Son of God,
that there is a heaven and a hell but there is no hurry about believing this — and living it — tomorrow
will do."
It is clear which of the plans Satan now finds most useful. "Boast not about tomorrow,"
says the ancient proverb, "for you know not what a day may bring forth" (Proverbs 27:1).
We humans are creatures of linier time. For us the past is only memories, often cloudy, unclear
memories. The future is something that seems far off, and for us, is only something we can hope for.
Now! Right now, is the only time that we have, the only time in which we can and do exist. Now is the
only time we can show love, compassion, friendship, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Each day, each moment, is about choice. Our choice to serve the
Lord, or our choice to put things off until tomorrow.
The Bible warns us about putting things off. “Do this, knowing the time, that it is already
the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we
believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the
deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light” (Romans 13:11-12). ~B Tolbert
