Many years, when I was in my mid-40s, maybe early 50s, older people often recommended that Nancy and I travel when we’re young. They said to me that no one knows how life can take a turn for the worse, and when travel is no longer is possible. 

I always nodded my head in agreement. Intuitively, I knew they were right. But I just didn’t have the time at that time to do as they recommended. 

Then Nancy had her stroke. And life took a turn for the worse. And although God miraculously gave her life back to her – AND to me – our days of travel are gone. 

But my point is NOT about taking the time to vacation or travel. My point is much weightier than that. My point is about serving Christ to the best of our abilities and resources now, while we have the health and the strength and the resources to do so.   

I hope you won’t simply nod your head in agreement.  Intuitively, you know I’m telling you the truth.  

Listen, I am NOT saying it’s wrong to vacation, to travel, to enjoy the fruits of your labors. I am not saying that at all. 

What I AM saying is that no one is promised another hour of health or strength or resources. A stroke, a car accident, a fall, a heart attack – any of a dozen life-changing events can knock us to the ground in a moment. 

In a moment. 

Like it happened to my wife. 

In a moment.           

Christian, please. Please. Use whatever moments and health and opportunities you still have – use them for His kingdom. 

You don’t know when your life will suddenly change for the worse.