Counsel #23 — The Coming Glory

Picture: Counsel #23 — The Coming GloryCLi 33.1

From birth to our final moments, each of us has a God-given purpose to fulfill during our time on Earth. Often, we fall into the trap of believing that we have endless time to live as we please, thinking we can turn to God “when we’re ready.” But this is a deception from the enemy. As humans, we can’t predict when our time will end. Every day, we wake up and go about our routines—working, socializing, enjoying leisure, or scrolling through social media—without acknowledging tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.CLi 33.2

Jesus promised that He would return to gather His people, but until then, we shouldn’t waste our days on trivial pursuits. Rather than letting time slip away in distractions, let us commit to spending it in God’s presence—studying His Word, praying, and sharing the good news of His love and power with others. Time is precious, and our calling is to make each moment count for His kingdom.^{[30]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oogl5Nc2S88}CLi 33.3

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” Matthew 24:42 NIVCLi 33.4

“His people are to preserve their peculiar character as His representatives. There is work for every one of them to do…They are to bring themselves into right relation with God, that they may reflect the light of the glory of God that shines in the face of Jesus Christ…” Ellen White in Reflecting Christ, p. 258CLi 33.5

Reflect: How do you spend your 24 hours each day?CLi 33.6