Living Today | Sunday | June 21

Sunday – June 21: Living Today

Bible Focus

• Matthew 24:6–11
• 1 Peter 4:7
• James 4:13–14
• Psalm 80:1–3, 14–19

Summary

• We are living in the last days. The signs Jesus foretold are happening around us.
• Wars, disasters, disease, and persecution remind us that His coming is near.
• As the world grows darker, our need for God becomes greater.
• Life is short and uncertain. We do not know what tomorrow will bring.
• Because of this, we should seek God today and stay close to Him.
• Even faithful believers need revival. It is easy to become distracted or spiritually comfortable.
• Psalm 80 teaches us to pray for restoration. We can ask God to revive our hearts and strengthen our walk with Him.
• God’s desire is to draw us closer to Himself. He wants His presence to shine in our lives.
• Our hope is not found in our own goodness. It is found in Jesus alone.
• Through faith in Christ, our sins are forgiven and we are covered by His righteousness.
• When we trust in Jesus, we can have assurance of salvation and peace with God.
• The signs of the times should lead us to seek Jesus more earnestly and depend on Him more fully each day.
• The closer we stay to Jesus now, the better prepared we will be for the future.

Question

• Why is it important to strengthen our relationship with God now?

Answer

• Because we are living in uncertain times and life is short. We need to stay close to Jesus every day and depend on His grace and righteousness.

Reflection

• If today were my last day, would I be satisfied with the condition of my relationship with God?

Takeaway

• Live each day close to Jesus. Seek daily revival, trust in His righteousness, and never delay strengthening your relationship with Him.