Throughout history people have always thought the end was near.  Even in the early church they often thought this.  The more important thing is that they lived as if the end was near.  When we live that way we tend to prioritize that which is most important and live lives aimed toward eternity not toward our temporary time on earth.  Peter taught that the end was near and gave instructions on how to live as a result.  Let’s take a look at his words today.

7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

This kind of living sounds pretty good to me.  Be ready, love well, use your gifts, speak boldly as if you have the words of God, serve with His strength.  I pray that we would live such lives.  Who knows when the end will come, but we all should live as though it is any day.  Carpe Diem, seize the day and seize it for God. 

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave