Scripture to Read: Acts 1:7
We know the apostles wanted to know when our Lord was coming back to establish His kingdom and do away with the evil in this world. As we read in yesterday’s devotion, it is a good thing to live with the great expectation of the return of our Lord. So, after the apostles had asked Jesus if this was it and if He was restoring Israel’s kingdom, Jesus lovingly answered them. God’s Word says, in Acts 1:7, He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority. In a concise answer, Jesus told them that the answer wasn’t for them to know. Jesus reminded them what He had told them in Matthew 24:36, But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. Now, imagine if God’s plan had been revealed to the apostles. Imagine them standing there and hearing that it would be at least another 2,000-plus years before the full restoration would occur. Imagine the discouragement they would have felt and maybe even a sense of complete hopelessness knowing more than 2,000 years would go by. God knows everything, but He also knows what we need to know and what we don’t need to know. God desires us to live each day to its fullest, all for His glory and praise. He does not want us worried about tomorrow (Matthew 6:25–34, Luke 12:22–31, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7).
Challenge & Application
Our life is to be lived to the fullest for our Lord each day, so how would you explain to others how you’re living for your Lord?
We can become distracted through worry, so with what God taught you today, how are you applying God’s Truth to your worry?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!