Scripture Reading: James 4:13–15
Introduction
A. Man’s attitude toward tomorrow is seldom an appropriate one.
B. While there is no use in worrying about tomorrow, there are things we can do to prepare ourselves for it.
Discussion
I. There may be a brighter day tomorrow.
A. For the Israelites in Egypt, there were brighter tomorrows ahead (Numbers 33:3).
B. There would be brighter tomorrows under the leadership of Joshua (Joshua 3:5; 11:6; 24:31).
C. The Sabbath after the crucifixion was a dark day, but how bright the next morning would be!
II. There may be a darker day tomorrow.
A. While we are healthy and prosperous, we tend to expect tomorrow to be even better than today (Isaiah 56:11–12).
B. There may be battles to fight tomorrow (Exodus 17:9).
C. There may be consequences to face tomorrow (Numbers 14:25).
III. There may be no tomorrow at all.
A. You do not know the day of your death (Genesis 27:2) or of the Lord’s return (Matthew 25:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 2 Peter 3:10).
B. Don’t put off obeying the Lord until tomorrow (cf. Acts 24:25).
IV. Instead of worrying about tomorrow, prepare for it!
A. If you’re living for the Lord today, there’s no need to worry about what Satan might do to you tomorrow (1 Kings 19; Acts 12).
B. If you have no control over it, leave it to God (Matthew 6:25–33).
Conclusion
A. Don’t concern yourself too much about tomorrow, because today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2; Acts 2:41; 8:36; 9:18–19; 16:33).
B. Don’t wait for a “convenient season.” Tomorrow may be too late!