What is your life? That is the question at the heart of James 4:13-17. James was addressing a group of people who had lost sight of God's role in their life. They were making plans without seeking the will of the Lord, and James sought to correct them. No, the Lord is your life--its source, its end.
James reminds us of the temporary nature of life. We are but a mist that rises and is gone. Time can get away from us quick if we are not careful. We need to be mindful of the time we have and invest it well.
The best way to make the most of our time is to entrust our lives to the Lord. We need to seek the plans he has for us and be prepared to do that which he calls us.
As followers of Christ, we are to do what is right. If we fail to do the things we know we should do, then we sin against God. Making the most of our time means that we do the right things, not just the things that feel right.
It is foolish to live our lives outside of the will of God. Life in Christ is the only life that will last. Jesus is the source of life here and in the age to come. Never lose sight of that truth.
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