Make the Most of Every Opportunity

At almost every graveside or memorial serve I’ve officiated; I spend a few minutes giving my thoughts about “What do I do now?” I want people to consider what they should do as they walk away. THOUGHT NUMBER ONE - DEATH IS THE DESTINY OF EVERY PERSON. WE WILL ALL FACE DEATH. THOUGHT NUMBER TWO - LIVE AS IF TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY ON EARTH. No one knows how many years they will live. No one knows which will be their last year, their last month, or their last day. The thought that today could be the last day on earth is a sobering thought. Few people want life lived in the shadow of that thought. If today was your final day on earth, what would you do differently? Would you forgive someone? Would you apologize and reconcile with someone? Would you change any priorities? Would your words be more carefully chosen and spoken? Would you tell someone that you loved them? Would you tell them what they mean to you? I’m convinced if we knew today was our last day, we would do things differently. To often we get out of bed assuming that we have plenty of time. We slip into speech that has become comfortable. The same is true for attitudes, priorities, choices, and responses. The Apostle Paul wrote the church in Ephesus and Colosse “make the most of every opportunity.” Ephesians 5:16; Colossians 4:5 What would it look like if TODAY and TOMORROW you “Made the most of every opportunity?” Don’t take today for granted. Don’t take tomorrow for granted. Don’t take the people in your life for granted.