Life is a Vapor

Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. James 4:14 (NAS)

In these hard economic times it is tough to not think and worry of what our lives will be like tomorrow. It can be extremely hard going though financial difficulties. Just listening to the news is enough to make anyone crazy. I know so many people who are out of work and trying to find a job. I can't help but be scared when I think of what tomorrow may bring. Why do we often wait for these kinds of circumstances to cry out to God?

If we are honest with ourselves, most of the time we think we have some sort of idea what will happen tomorrow. Most of us have a schedule to keep, and days can sometimes just run into each other. However, we truly have no real idea what tomorrow will bring, only God knows. Even through these difficult times we have the tendency to overlook this precious time we have here on earth.

Right before Jesus assented into the clouds after his resurrection, he left the disciples with a task, to go and make disciples of all the nations. To spread his word, to help all people, in every nation realize their sin and know Jesus died to wash them all away. We too are called to this enormous responsibility. Our lives here on earth are vapors, and so are the lives of those who do not know him. Tragedy can strike at any moment. How selfish we can become only thinking of our own lives. The American dream, this can be such a trap in the Christian life. We are not on this earth to relax, God has promised us paradise in heaven. This life is our opportunity to help the lost escape their horrible destiny of eternity in Hell.

If you read though the book of Acts it is full of amazing examples of how to live our lives and spend our time. The struggles they had to deal with were awful, in and out of prison, mockery, and so many people wanting them dead. In the mists of everything they were full of the spirit and full of joy. They called upon God and he provided again and again, as he will for you.

It seems no matter what the problem the answer is always the same; stay focused on God and his Word. We must be strong and strive to live a life that pleases God. How amazing it would be to enter Heaven and hear our Father say, well-done, good and faithful one. Who knows, it could be tomorrow.

Father, Thank you that I do not have to worry about tomorrow and that you have it all in your hands. Help me to realize how short this time on earth really is. Help me to take full advantage of every opportunity to give me to show the lost your love. Amen

Sarah Hostetler