2. CARPE DIEM – SEIZE THE DAY
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

3. Horace – Roman Poet – 23 B.C.
“Seize the present; trust tomorrow as little as you may.”
James 4:13-15 “If the Lord wills”
Psalm 90:9-12 “number our days”

4. While We Have Opportunity
Do Not Put Off Doing Good –James 4:17 NKJV 17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.”
Galatians 6:9,10 Galatians 6:9-10 NKJV 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good,…10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

5. While We Have Time Ephesians 5:15-17 “redeeming the time”
Use your time to know what God wants you to do
Colossians 4:5
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

6. Today Is A Day To Work Ecclesiastes 9:10 “do it with your might”
Colossians 3:23 “as to the Lord”
Proverbs 18:9
Don’t waste what you have!
Be self-motivated- Proverbs 16:26

7. Today Is A Day To Work Lord’s work important- John 9:4
Run to win- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Can’t give excuses- Luke 9:59-62
Don’t dwell in past- Philippians 3:13,14
Don’t be sluggish- Hebrews 6:11,12
Not lagging in diligence- Romans 12:11

8. Today Is A Day To Praise
Rejoice & be glad- Psalms 118:24 NKJV 24 This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
You are alive so praise God- Isaiah 38:18-19 NKJV 18 For Sheol cannot thank You, Death cannot praise You; Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your truth. 19 The living, the living man, he shall praise You, As I do this day;…”

9. Today Is A Day For Salvation
Time to wake up- Romans 13:11-14
Exhort while it is today- Hebrews 3:12,13
Now is the day of salvation – 2 Corinthians 6:1,2
“Seize the day!”