Before You Die

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5706379484184833051.post-45913823637673468062008-01-31T15:02:00.000-05:002008-01-31T15:52:39.219-05:00Before You DieThere is currently a movie out which has caught my imagination, titled "The Bucket List". The premise for the movie is that two men, who are dying, set out on an adventure to fulfill all the items on their "to-do" list before the "kick the bucket". Just imagine at your young ages all of the things that you hope to accomplish before you die. I think it is a good thing to have a "to-do" list. As I think about my own list, I can't help but to categorize the things that I would do into either a worldy or spiritual "to-do" list. I would love to see my daughters get married, have children, travel with my wife, hit another (notice I said another!) hole-in-one...but more importantly, I'd love to see my brothers and sisters obey God, conduct more bible studies, go on a mission trip (both domestic & internationally), and on and on. I suppose that you'll find yourselves putting your thoughts in order like this as well. When we reflect on the fragility of our lives, we often think of <a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/popup.pl?book=Jam&chapter=4&verse=14&version=kjv#14">James 4:14</a>. James refers to the length of our life, and in verse 15 even tells us that as we plan our lives, be certain to recognize that it is possible only if "the Lord wills it", should it happen. The older you get, you'll reflect on just how fast time passes by. We're consumed by the wants, needs and responsibilities all around us, even at your young ages today. But as you write your "to-do" list, think also of the urgency that the scriptures express that we do the "Godly" things in our lives, according to <a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/popup.pl?book=2Cr&chapter=6&verse=2&version=kjv#2">II Corinthians 6:2</a>. It is urgent that we act immediately when it comes to proclaiming, spreading, teaching, knowing, obeying and living the Word of God. With this in mind, our list should be prioritized accordingly. We're not even promised tomorrow, much less a lifetime to fulfill all of our wildest adventures. Throughout the scriptures we read that we are not promised tomorrow. It is not a sin to plan for tomorrow, as long as we are "ready" today! Start your list with "Learn to listen to God", and the others will follow! Live according to <a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/popup.pl?book=1Cr&chapter=10&verse=31&version=kjv#31">I Corinthians 10:31</a>, and do everything to the glory of God! Darrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229107218005511576noreply@blogger.com