• What makes a person different?
• When someone looks into the mirror, studying himself, can he see his distinct difference?
• As one walks down the sidewalk, passing others as he goes, can they see his distinctness?
• Pagan.
• Christian.
• Can we tell the difference?
• What makes a Christian distinct from all the rest?

These are the many questions the world collectively asks, questions that are answered at one’s death.  Today, though, let us ponder the solitary statement—

It is imperative that we (the Christians, the children of God) LIVE TODAY as though TODAY could be THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY of LIFE.

The late Reverend Billy Graham wrote:

“You will never live this day again; once it is gone, it is gone forever.  How will you spend it—for yourself, or for Christ?  Remember:  “Only what’s done for Christ will last.” (Hope for Each Day 2012)

Yesterday was a somber day, one that many will remember for many days to come.  This was the day when so many lost their lives, when so many met death face-to-face.  The tragedy in the sky shook the nation, as the plane landing at Reagan National Airport collided with a military helicopter.

As I walked into each class meeting, the tragedy permeated the air.  Usually, the class begins with attendance, followed by a specifically chosen devotion.  Then we study writing & English concepts, followed by a prayer at the close of our class.

Yesterday was different.  On that day, the class began with attendance, followed by prayer for those families who lost loved ones, as we asked God to comfort those who lost so much—a dear brother, sister, mother, father, husband, wife, colleague, grandchild, grandparent, or close friend.  Despite the relationship, the loss of the lives that seemed to be taken so abruptly was palpable within the room as we bowed our heads to pray.

We know—

• Our days are numbered.  The Bible says so in The Psalms 139: 16.
• The Bible tells us we must not boast about what we might do ‘tomorrow.’ The Proverbs 27: 1.
• God’s Holy Word states:  “You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” (The Letter of James 4: 13-16)

Since we know all of this to be true, what keeps us from walking within THIS SOLITARY DAY, LIVING as though TODAY could be the MOST IMPORTANT DAY of LIFE? !!!

• Jesus came to earth from heaven.
• Jesus came and took on human flesh.
• Jesus allowed Himself to be tempted by Satan, just as we are tempted.
• Jesus, THE MESSIAH, remained sinless!
• Jesus willingly gave His life, crucified on Calvary’s cross.
• Jesus, the son of man & the Son of God, died and was buried in the tomb.

Days passed—three in fact, proving to the watching world that Jesus truly was dead.

Then Father God raised His only Son, the SAVIOR, to new life!

Why?

So, we too, who believe, who give our heart to Jesus, who seek His forgiveness for our sins, who receive God’s free gift of salvation—WILL BE SAVED & BE HEAVEN-BOUND AT OUR DEATH!

• What makes a person different?
• When someone looks into the mirror, studying himself, can he see his distinct difference?
• As one walks down the sidewalk, passing others as he goes, can they see his distinctness?
• Is he a Pagan OR Is he a Christian?
• Can we tell the difference?
• What makes a Christian distinct from all the rest?

We are to live for God today, different from the world.

We are to live for God today, so that even if today is our final day here on earth, we will have lived for God, just as we should.

The psalmist wrote to remind us—the children of God, the Christians—explaining exactly how we must walk distinctly from all the rest, different from the unbelievers.