When your life goes sideways and bad things happen, it’s easy to question God’s love. But it doesn’t make it less true. God loves us, even when life doesn’t make sense.

On his way to the cross, Jesus faces abandonment by his closest allies. He alone can atone for sin—and he faces the cross alone. Our response is to marvel at what he underwent for us—and then to learn from the failings of his disciples and never desert our Saviour.

The Bible reminds us that tomorrow is never guaranteed. Alexis A. Goring reflects on the importance of trusting God with the future and living each day in His guidance. Planning is wise, but it must always be done in alignment with God’s will. When it comes to salvation, the urgency is clear: follow Christ today, because the opportunity may not be there tomorrow.

Goring contrasts worldly hope with eternal hope, showing how human reliance on “tomorrow” can lull us into postponing crucial spiritual decisions, while Scripture urges immediate faith and readiness for Christ’s return.

Highlights

• Life is unpredictable; no day is guaranteed.

• Planning is important, but always with God’s guidance (“God-willing”).

• Secular optimism can lull us into delay, while biblical hope emphasizes eternal perspective.

• Salvation is urgent—accept Jesus today, because tomorrow is not promised.

• Living with awareness of Christ’s return encourages holiness and readiness.

• Scripture calls believers to live faithfully in the present, trusting God’s provision.

Intersecting Faith & Life

Ask yourself: How often do you say “tomorrow” without including God in your plans? Are there spiritual steps you’ve been postponing? Today is the day to surrender your life to Christ and live in the light of His promises, trusting that He equips you for each moment.

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Full Transcript Below:

Tomorrow Is Not Promised 

By: Alexis A. Goring 

Bible Reading:

“Never boast about tomorrow. You don't know what will happen between now and then.” - Proverbs 27:1 (GNT)

There was a time in my life when I used to make plans for tomorrow and talk about them as if they were sure to come true. Until one day, a friend carefully told me that she’s learned to say “God-willing” when she makes plans because the Bible says tomorrow is not promised. Her words resonated with me and still ring true today. Nowadays, when I speak of my plans for the future—even if it’s only 24 hours away—I say “God-willing” at the end of my sentence.

As I reflected on this recently, two songs came to my mind. They share the same title but preach a different message—one secular, with worldly wisdom and a temporary promise, and one Biblical, with words of caution, graced with eternity in mind. The secular song “Tomorrow” from the original movie Annie (1982) and the Gospel song “Tomorrow” performed by The Winans both convey a message of hope, but only one speaks of everlasting

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