When I was growing up in Honolulu during the 60′s and 70′s, there was a popular group in Hawaii called Cecilio and Kapono. As a matter of fact, they are still very popular in the islands today. One of the songs they wrote was called “Life’s Different Now”. Granted, it was a love song but the phrase life’s different now, has taken on a whole new meaning as I approach the age when there’s special “discounts” at Denny’s and Ross’ on Tuesdays.
Th Bible tells us in James chapter 4, that life is a vapor. “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”
Life sure goes by quickly. It’s seems like only yesterday I was a new graduate from Damien Memorial High School, as it was called back then, ready to prove to the world that I was indeed somebody. Well that was 37 years ago and while I didn’t become a famous, rich superstar like Steve Tyler, I met the most powerful person ever and even became part of His family and that is none other than Jesus. My life has truly become different now.
As I face the future, I’m glad my life is different. I face it with confidence knowing the God I serve is well able to take care of me and provide all that I have need of for my family, my ministry and my life. We live in very exciting times. There are mega great things happening and there are also mega tragedies taking place. The recent earthquake and tsunami in the land of my ancestors, Japan, is a tragedy beyond comprehension. Yet, my God can heal this too.
Over the years I have witnessed many things. Not as much as some of you and much more than others. One thing stands true, life is exciting, you never know what is going to happen next. But one thing remains constant, God and His love and mercy for us who believe in Him. Let’s draw close to Him in these days ahead. Let’s trust Him in all the things we face. Life’s Different Now but definitely for the better with Jesus!
