Doing Today What Ought to Be Done
We should live each day as if it were our last, making any necessary preparations and doing anything we want to do today.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the urgency of living each day to its fullest, recognizing the inevitability of death and the uncertainty of life. He reflects on the 'sleeping saints' and the reality that any of us could join them at any moment. Tozer urges listeners to prepare for the future by taking action today, whether it be making amends, expressing love, or fulfilling responsibilities. The sermon calls for a proactive approach to life, encouraging individuals to seize the day and not postpone what truly matters.
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Altogether apart from the prophetic expectations of devout men, there is the familiar fact of death itself. Of those Christians who had died, Paul said simply, "Some have fallen asleep." What a vast and goodly company they make, those sleeping saints, and how their number will be increased this year. And which ones among us can give assurance that he may not join them before all the days of the year have run their course?
Since we know not what a day may bring forth, does it not appear to be the part of wisdom to live each day as if it were to be the last? Any preparation we will wish we had made, let us make it now. Anything we will wish we had done, let us do it today. Any gift we will wish we had made, let us make it while time is on our side.
Sermon Outline
- The Reality of Death
- The Uncertainty of Life
- The Importance of Preparation
- Make any necessary preparations now
- Do anything you want to do today
- Give any gifts you want to give while you still can
Key Quotes
“Since we know not what a day may bring forth, does it not appear to be the part of wisdom to live each day as if it were to be the last?” — A.W. Tozer
“Any preparation we will wish we had made, let us make it now.” — A.W. Tozer
“Anything we will wish we had done, let us do it today.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- Make any necessary preparations today, so you won't have to worry about it later.
- Do anything you want to do today, so you won't have to live with regret tomorrow.
- Give any gifts you want to give today, so you can make the most of the time you have.