The Gift of the Present

Published: Aug. 13, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'We all know someone who is living in the past. The person who has the regrets they won\\u2019t stop talking about. And we\\u2019ve all been there \\u2013 true? And we all know someone who is living in the future. That\\u2019s the person who is constantly worried about what\\u2019s to come. And we\\u2019ve all been there \\u2013 right? But the gift of Jesus, is really the gift of the present. What I mean is, as believers, we know that Jesus died for our sins. The cross has removed the shame and guilt of our past. And because of the cross, Jesus wiped our slate clean. And we know that our future is secure, because of Jesus Christ\\u2019s resurrection. Nothing that happens tomorrow will detract from our eternity in Heaven. So, as followers of Jesus, we have the gift of today. We have only today. And our job, according to the Bible, is to live for Jesus right here, and right now. Mark 16:15 says, \\u201cGo into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation\\u201d. Our call is to share the message of salvation. When should we do it? Today. If God opens the door today, will you share about Jesus? Don\\u2019t wait for tomorrow, or worry about the past. Reach your world today. This is Andrew Palau.'