Daily Devo
In the Blink of an Eye
By: Mae Archila
Monday, January 26, 2026
...you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14
Young people tend to view life as a very long journey. But once we hit fifty, we know we've passed the halfway point. Our lives might seem lengthy, but when measured against eternity, our life is a brief moment in time. This concept reminds me of all the interesting stories I heard at the nursing home my parents lived in. Most of those stories ended with a statement: “My how times flies!” or a question: “Where did time go?” As I listened to them reflect on their lives, I realized James was right, we’re all just a mist that is slowly fading away.
But our souls will live somewhere eternally, and that's why "choosing Jesus" (following Him) is so important. While we're still here, we must make the most of our earthly opportunities: taking time to laugh, living fully and thanking wholeheartedly, hugging warmly and loving freely. If we don't, the little things of life will start to pass us by. When "time flies" it happens slowly, usually before we realize it. Looking ahead, the time we think we have left seems like a lifetime... But when we look back, it seems like everything happened in the blink of an eye. Since our time on earth is so uncertain, God's Word says we must be mindful of how we live each day.
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:15-16 (NLT)
Christ follower, make sure your story outlives you. How? By using your time wisely and using it to glorify God. When our lives reflect our faith, God will use our story to draw others to Christ after we’re gone.
In the meantime:
- Glorify God with your thoughts, words, and deeds.
- Make your life meaningful by living it with heavenly purpose.
- Trust God and be grateful for the spiritual truths He has entrusted you with.
- Live your life to the fullest, and make sure you appreciate each and every moment.
In the blink of an eye, we're born, we’re here,
What seemed far away is now drawing near!
In a blink of an eye, this life is soon gone,
But our promised eternal life will go on!
Submit to God and surrender every area of your life to Jesus. Following Him will secure your eternity!