Luke 12:15-21
In today’s passage, we read about a rich man who made poor use of his days. Incorrectly assuming that his life would last for many years, he left God out of his plans.
Paul, on the other hand, knew his time was short and made the most of his days. His letters from prison illustrate this—despite knowing he would soon face death, Paul devoted his time and energy to instructing and praying for others.
One thing he taught was to do everything as if for the Lord (Col. 3:23). Paul knew it was important for Christians to realize kingdom work isn’t just for missionaries and pastors; God calls all believers to different fields and assignments.
The apostle also knew that the Christian life encompasses struggles. In addition, he was realistic about acknowledging his own imperfections (Rom. 7:5-25). This meant that to make the best use of his time, he needed to persevere, remember God’s promises, and rely on divine power for victory. Indeed, at the end of his life, Paul was able to say, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7).
Life is a gift. Every one of us has a certain number of days on this earth. How will you utilize your time so you can eventually look back and, like Paul, confidently say you finished well?
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