Brevity of Life

The Brevity of Life

What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14 niv

Several years ago a university student asked me what had been my biggest surprise in life. Immediately, I replied, “The brevity of life.” Almost before we know it, the years have passed and life is almost over.

On one hand, life’s brevity should challenge us. If ever we are to live for Christ and share Him with others, it must be now. Jesus said, “The night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4).

But life’s brevity should also comfort us. Life is short—and before us is eternity! When sufferings overwhelm us or difficulties assail us, we know they will soon be over. Paul wrote, “Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. . . . For the things which are seen are temporary” (2 Corinthians 4:17–18).

Don’t live as if this life will continue forever. It won’t. Live instead with eternity in view

Billy Graham, Hope for Each Day - June 20th (p334)