Today.

TODAY. What does today hold for you? What are you called to do this day, this moment? The "present" moment - is a gift to you from God. What will you do with it?

God is eternal; He does not have a past or a future. He has no beginning or end. He calls Himself the "I AM" (Exodus 3:14, 6:2). His nature does not change (Malachi 3:6, James 1:17); He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8). He does not have mood swings. He can be trusted because all that God is does not change. He is neither confined nor defined by time. He sees our past and our future at one time. He loves us despite what we do or don't do. He sees what we are becoming and knows our hearts.

Time is God's creation (Genesis 1:14-19); we live in its seasons and constraints. Today is the will of God. God's will is not found in our yesterdays. If we spend our time looking back, we often live with regrets and condemnation. If we focus our attention on the future, we are prone to have fears of the unknown. A constant focus on yesterday or tomorrow will keep us from receiving what God wants to do in us and through us now.

This does not mean we should ignore things of the past that God brings up for conviction, forgiveness and healing. And we should set goals. But being good stewards of all God has given to us is done in the present moment.

TODAY is all we have. Actually, this moment is all we have. It is in this moment that we are able to live in God's will. If you walk in God's will this moment, you will be equipped for whatever comes tomorrow. If you are obedient now, you will not have regrets tomorrow. If you do not procrastinate with what God calls you to, tonight when you go to sleep, you will have fulfillment and satisfaction in that completed work. If you seek God now and pray, tomorrow will be filled with His fruit, answers and blessings.

Many Christians refer to the middle 1970's as a "renewal." And by God's amazing grace, Charlie and I were right smack in the middle of it - not by our own doing. God did some amazing things in our lives and in the lives of our friends. Many people were accepting the Lord. We experienced miracles daily. It was exciting as we learned about the power of God. His work was visible; it was evident. We were not waiting for it. It was there, happening all around us. We felt it. We saw it. We gave and heard testimony of His work constantly. We delighted in the amazing and power-filled presence of God.

I often hear people talk about revival, miracles and the presence of God in terms of the future. "It's coming. It's going to happen. God is going to work." And my question for you is, "Are you looking ahead or are you living in God's will now, in the present?" God's presence is HERE, now! His will is this moment.

Use this moment to inquire of God and seek Him. Right now, rejoice no matter what your situation looks like. Praise Him and trust Him Use this PRESENT... the gift of this moment... to focus on Him and give Him glory. As you do that, those moments will add up and you will find your life filled with His presence. You will find fulfillment and peace in living in the present moment.