Let us Not Boast About Tomorrow

“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” Proverbs 27:1 NIV

In a tragic story published by the New York News Saturday (that’s becoming all too common), it was reported that: A 31-year-old man collapsed and died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon this morning, police and race officials said. The runner, who police identified as Charles Rogers, of Manhattan, was participating in the race for the first time. He made it to about the 8-mile mark at Ocean Parkway and 18th Ave. when he experienced a medical incident and collapsed at 8:11 a.m., race organizers said. Medics administered CPR at the scene, then rushed the man to Maimonides Hospital but he could not be resuscitated. “It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of one of today’s race participants,” Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, said in a statement. “On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.”

And, you know, as this story clearly shows, no one knows what a day might bring. I can only imagine the plans this young runner, whose life was cut short, might have had to celebrate his accomplishment after crossing the finish line… not even considering that this race and that day would be his last. Which is the very reason every believer must not only live with the mindset that this day might be their final one, but to encourage others to live that way as well. You see, the Bible is very clear that we are not to boast about tomorrow because tomorrow may never come. 

So, if you have not made the decision to accept Jesus as your Savior, I urge you to do it right now my friend. No one knows what the day will bring. But you can know where you will spend eternity if this day is your last. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us of the fragility of life. Lord, we pray for the family of Charles Rogers today. And we pray that his story will fill us with an urgency to share the Good News that no one would persish without knowing You. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!