Today’s Community Scripture – 4/14/2025

But I don’t want to go on about them. It’s you, the outsiders, that I’m concerned with now. Because my personal assignment is focused on the so-called outsiders, I make as much of this as I can when I’m among my Israelite kin, the so-called insiders, hoping they’ll realize what they’re missing and want to get in on what God is doing. If their falling out initiated this worldwide coming together, their recovery is going to set off something even better: mass homecoming! If the first thing the Jews did, even though it was wrong for them, turned out for your good, just think what’s going to happen when they get it right!

Romans 11:13–15 (MSG)

– Reflection:

Live Like There Isn’t A Tomorrow

No question, many of us men and women are living in “I know, I know” mode… in “I’m gonna do it, but just not right now” mode. You see, we understand what’s important; we’ve just convinced ourselves that we have all kinds of time. And because life is incredibly busy right now, we’ve resolved to get around to doing what we know we should be doing, later—when things slow down a bit. We’ll change our ways, later. We’ll actually live out our faith, later. But what if there’s no later? What if today is our last day? Then what?

– Where do we go from here?

Take a look at your life. Where are you spending money and talent? Where and with whom are you spending time? What’s being neglected? What needs to change? Are you willing, brother? It’s time—time to shift into “I’m on it” mode.

– Our Prayer for Today

Father, It is our paths that you placed before us that we are not working diligently to satisfy and work towards. Continue to bless us with the time you see fit for us to have. We will continue to honor your name and work Jesus. Amen.