This Day

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34.

The wisdom of God is amazing. He knows us so well. He has designed His creation for our benefit. He has broken unlimited time into twenty-four hours block. Segments with clear beginnings and clear endings. This is not arbitrary or unplanned. It seems we are capable of living well only in 24 hour tidbits.

In each twenty-four hour block we need time to carry out the work of the day, so He provides us light and a warmer period for that. Each day we need rest, so He turns out the lights, cools things down to give us an environment for rest. The light slowly fades and slowly returns to allow us to acclimate to the new environment.

Spiritually, we are designed in cycles as well. We should awaken with new hope and enthusiasm, but it’s time is limited. The worries and cares of the world wear on us and by nightfall, we are tired and discouraged and need a time of refreshment and rest.

We are foolish creatures, however. We insist in trying to live in bigger chunks of time. Our minds are on yesterday or tomorrow, last year or next year. Some of us live long lives never really learning the lesson of daily living. When Jesus taught us to pray it for “this day.” He warned us that each day had enough troubles for itself. Don’t pile on the problems of  yesterday or the challenges of tomorrow.

What about today? Are you focused on today? Have you determined whom you shall serve today? Will you love like Jesus loved, today? Will you allow Him to advance His kingdom through you, today? Will you use every resource of today for good? Each day is a challenge, and opportunity and a blessing. It’s all about this day. Forget yesterday. Leave tomorrow for tomorrow.