While It Is Day
By Jimmie Aaron Kepler

There’s a verse in the red-letter part of the Good Book that’s been rattlin’ around in my head like an old screen door in a West Texas wind:

“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”— John 9:4 (KJV)

Jesus wasn’t being poetic there. He was being plainspoken. Clear as creek water. He knew His time was short, and He had things to do—kingdom work. Eternal work. The kind of work that don’t wait for a better day or perfect weather.

I reckon we all get a window. A span of light where the sun’s still up and there’s enough day left to get the job done. And friend, I believe with all my heart that if you’re still breathing, you’ve still got some daylight left. There’s no time like the present to get the work completed or to start living and chasing your dreams.

The mistake we make is thinking we’ve got forever. That we’ll call that friend tomorrow. Write that book next year. Say “I love you” another time. We tell ourselves we’ll get around to it. But here’s the truth: “someday” ain’t promised. “Later” is a slippery thing.

Jesus says the night’s coming—when no man can work. That ain’t a threat. It’s a reminder. The daylight we’ve got is a gift. And it’s burnin’ right now.

So whatever God’s whispered on your heart—do it. Love that person. Make that call. Mend that fence. Write the letter. Teach the class. Hug the kid. Preach the Word. Write your memoir or the next great American novel. Bake the casserole.

Don’t wait for someday.
Do it today.
While it is day.
There’s no time like the present to do it.

Still got some daylight left? Let’s get to it.

Grace and Peace,
Jimmie 

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