Daily Devotion

“To your knees, man! and to your Bible! Decide at once! Don't hedge! Time flies! … Henceforth: For me to live is Christ. To die is gain.”

C.T. Studd · The Chocolate Soldier, or Heroism — The Lost Chord of Christianity

Scripture

1 John 2:17 The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

Reflection

C.T. Studd's life is a vivid commentary on this passage. We often worry about things that are "fleeting": wealth, fame, or temporary success or failure, neglecting the fact that life itself dissipates like mist. Everything in the world is "passing away," and only by rooting our lives in God's will can ordinary labor be given eternal value. Today, examine your schedule: what are the "wood, grass, and stubble" that go with the world? What are the "gold, silver, and precious stones" done for Christ? Don't wait until the end to find yourself busy with emptiness. Since we only have one life, let us use it to pursue that one eternal goal.