Today is the day

Thanks to our capacity to transmit images from anywhere in the world to the homes of everyone else across the world, we have all had front row seats to the terror and fury of natural disasters across the globe. In the past few months, we have watched in horror as Bundaberg, the Lockyer Valley and Brisbane region were overcome by floods. We saw how the Far North Queensland communities of Mission Beach, Tully, Tully Heads, and Cardwell were battered by the destructive force of Cyclone Yasi. And on Friday we saw the live coverage as Japan was rocked by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake followed by a relentless tsunami which destroyed everything and everyone in its path.

It is a brutal reminder that despite the fact that we can drive our airconditioned cars all over the country, fly across the world faster than the speed of sound and that we have travelled to the moon and back, we are all vulnerable to the greater power of nature.

It is also a valuable reminder that our time here on earth is limited.

A reminder that this life is the time for us to prepare to meet God.

This life isn't about accumulating money or goods or becoming famous. It's so easy to become distracted by the tasks of each day that we can easily forget to consider the eternal perspective. Easy to become lost in the meaningless diversions and amusements of a world where entertainment is valued as supreme.

Amidst the powerful forces of life and disaster, I am reminded that the only true source of peace and power is founded on an ongoing relationship with our Saviour Jesus Christ. When the wall of despair and destruction rushes toward us and there is nowhere left to turn, no hope, no option - the Saviour is always there to give us His peace. In Matthew 11:28-30 we are reminded:

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Today! Today is the day to regain that eternal perspective. Today is the day to turn to the Saviour. Today is the day to repent and each new day gives us another opportunity to commit ourselves to the Lord. Today is the day where we can find peace, despite the despair that will come.

If you would like to speak to someone today about turning to the Saviour and commiting your life to Him, you can chat online to learn more about the Saviour by clicking here