Tomorrow
I remember when I was young man I saw a sign which said, “Don’t put off until tomorrow, what you can accomplish today!”
That is good advice, because we are not promised tomorrow, only today.
Here are a few scripture verses to reflect on, that mention “tomorrow” –
“Come now, you that say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:” Whereas you know not what shall be tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away. For you ought to say, If the Lord wills, we shall live, and do this, or that.” (James 4:13-15)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:33-34)
“Boast not yourself of tomorrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27:1)
Thinking of “tomorrow” reminds me of this hymn –
Praise the Lord, and leave tomorrow
In thy loving Father’s hands;
Burden not thyself with sorrow,
For secure the promise stands.
He is faithful!
Leave thy troubles in His hands.
Trust today, and leave tomorrow,
Each day has enough of care;
Therefore, whatsoe’er thy burden,
God will give thee strength to bear,
He is faithful!
Cast on Him thine every care.
Pray today, and let tomorrow
Bring with it whate’er it may;
Hear thy loving Father promise
Strength according to thy day.
He is faithful!
Trust Him, therefore, come what may.
Watch today, and leave tomorrow,
For tomorrow may not come;
For today thy loving Savior,
May appear to take thee home.
He is faithful!
Look for Him, the coming One.
Work today, and leave tomorrow;
All around, there’s urgent need;
All around there’s sin and sorrow;
Broadcast, daily sow thy seed.
God is faithful!
He shall bless thy work indeed.
Thus by trusting, watching, praying,
Each day, as our time rolls on.
We shall find the promised blessing,
Daily strength till Jesus come.
He is faithful!
He will come to take us home.
William Gibson Sloan, Author