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James 4:14 - Short and Sweet.

James 4:14 (NLT) How do you know what your 
life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the 
morning fog - its here a little while, then 
its gone.  

INTRODUCTION

Life is short no matter how many years we 
live. Don't be deceived into thinking that you 
have lots of remaining time to live for Christ, 
to enjoy your loved ones, or to do what you 
know you should. Live for God today! Then, no 
matter when your life ends, you will have fulfilled 
God's plan for you. [Life Application SB] 

It is good to have goals, but goals can 
disappoint us if we leave God out of them. There is no 
point in making plans as though God does not exist 
because the future is in his hands. The beginning of 
good planning is to ask: "What would I like to be 
doing ten years from now? One year from now? 
Tomorrow? How will I react if God steps in and 
rearranges my plans?" We can plan ahead, but we must 
hold on to our plans loosely. If we put God's 
desires at the center of our planning, he will never 
disappoint us. [Life Application SB re vss. 13-16] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Average life spans are shorter than most 
of us realize. Unlike the great redwood trees 
that can last for a thousand years, most other 
things come and go quickly. Several examples 
illustrate how temporary things really are: 
   Copper plumbing: twenty to twenty-five 
years 
   Face-lift: six to ten years
   Car muffler: two to three years
   Dollar bill: five to six years
   Painted line on the road: three to four 
months 
   Pro basketball player's shoes: one week
   I purposely omitted human beings. Most 
would agree our life span is somewhere between 
seventy-five and eighty-five years. The simple fact is, 
nobody knows for sure how long they may live. When 
we read and believe the warnings in Scripture, 
there is little doubt that life is short. 
   How do you know what your life will be 
like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog 
- it's here a little while, then it's gone. 
James 4:14 
   So how can we make our lives count? Three 
thoughts come to mind. 
   First, act on your impulses. I challenged 
a group of people recently to reach out now to 
someone - and not wait for the "perfect" moment. A 
woman in the audience took my words to heart and 
contacted a person she hadn't talked to for a long 
time. The person was thrilled. She responded, "You 
have no idea how much your call has meant to me." 
She later admitted she had planned to take her 
life that very afternoon, but the call had 
changed her mind. 
   Second, focus on the positive. Merchants 
of negativism may be strong and sound 
convincing, but their message is debilitating. Life's 
too short for that. Spread germs of cheer. Joy 
becomes contagious. 
   Third, traffic in the truth. Refuse to 
stake your claim on hearsay evidence. Check out 
the facts. Be discerning. And if you are a 
conduit of communication, speak only the truth. If 
you're not sure, keep quiet. 
   What are you waiting for? Let's go! 
[Chuck Swindoll www.insight.org.] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Psalm 90:12 - Time a Precious Talent.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210225-0902.html 

Ephesians 5:15-17 - Be Careful How You Live.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210226-1001.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: 
https://bible.awr.org/en/the-signs/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657