How Will I Live Today?

Scripture – 2 Peter 3:11-13: 11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.

Reflection: Here’s a good question to begin each day: What kind of person will I be today? Given the fact that I live in a temporary world, how will I live today? Nothing that we can see or touch will last. How will I live in light of that?

The writer tells us simply to live holy and godly lives. “Holy” means to be set apart for God’s use. What are the implications for me if I live from that perspective? What will happen if I view my life and my self and my stuff as instruments for Christ to use any way He chooses?

There’s only one way to find out. Do I have the nerve to follow that way? Do you?