A Light House Sunday Reflection | October 25, 2026
There are four words that can carry an incredible amount of regret.
“I thought I had time.”
Time to make things right.
Time to tell someone how much they meant to me.
Time to pursue something God placed on my heart.
Time to share the Gospel.
Time to get serious about my relationship with the Lord.
During our Sunday Light House session, we had an open discussion about the reality that none of us knows how much time we have remaining.
And as we talked, something became increasingly clear to me.
Knowing that life is temporary should change the way we live today.
We Keep Assuming There Will Be More Time
One of the things I find interesting is how easily we make plans for tomorrow.
We schedule appointments. We make commitments. We plan vacations, celebrations and projects.
And there’s nothing wrong with planning.
But sometimes we begin living as though tomorrow is guaranteed.
We tell ourselves we’ll eventually get around to the things that matter.
And before we know it, days become months, and months become years.
Some opportunities may no longer be available.
Some conversations may never take place.
And some things we could have done today may become regrets tomorrow.
That made me ask myself a question:
What am I putting off because I believe I’ll always have another opportunity?
A Lesson From the Days of Noah
During our discussion, we looked at Matthew 24, where Jesus described the days of Noah.
People were eating, drinking, marrying and continuing with their everyday lives.
Life appeared to be going on as usual.
But they did not recognize what was coming until the flood arrived.
That passage reminds me how easily we can become absorbed in our daily routines while overlooking spiritual realities.
We’re busy working.
Busy managing responsibilities.
Busy pursuing goals.
And sometimes we’re so focused on what needs to be done that we lose sight of what matters most.
The problem isn’t that we’re living ordinary lives.
The problem comes when we live as though this life is all there is.
What Would Change If We Knew Our Time Was Short?
During the session, we considered a challenging question.
What if you knew your time on earth was almost over?
Would your priorities change?
Would you still be upset about the same things?
Would you spend as much energy trying to win arguments?
Would you be more willing to forgive someone?
Would you make time for the people you’ve been too busy to contact?
Would you be more intentional about your relationship with God?
I believe these are questions worth asking.
Not because we should become consumed with thoughts of death, but because they can help us recognize the value of life.
Sometimes we give so much attention to things that will have very little importance in the end.
And we give too little attention to the things that matter eternally.
Don’t Put Off Your Relationship With Christ
One of the most important parts of our conversation was the tendency to postpone responding to the Gospel.
Some people believe they have plenty of time to get their lives together.
They want to enjoy life first.
They want to accomplish certain things.
They believe they’ll eventually become serious about God.
But none of us knows how long we have.
And the wonderful news of the Gospel is that we don’t have to wait until we’ve made ourselves good enough to come to Christ.
Jesus came because we could not save ourselves.
We don’t have to clean up every part of our lives before coming to Him.
We can come to Him in faith, trusting what He has done for us.
The right time to respond to Christ is not some imaginary day in the future.
We can respond today.
What About the People Around Us?
Another important part of our discussion involved sharing the Gospel with others.
Sometimes we hesitate because we don’t want to make someone uncomfortable.
Sometimes we assume they already know.
Other times we tell ourselves we’ll have a better opportunity later.
But what if that opportunity never comes?
We cannot make anyone accept Christ.
We cannot force someone to believe.
But we can share the truth, demonstrate God’s love, and give others an opportunity to hear the Good News.
And we can do it with kindness, respect and compassion.
I’ve been reminded that sharing our faith isn’t simply another religious activity.
It’s an expression of love for people.
If we truly believe the Gospel is good news, shouldn’t we want others to know about it?
Make the Most of the Relationships You Have
Our conversation also reminded me how important our relationships are.
We can become so caught up in responsibilities that we neglect the people God has placed in our lives.
Sometimes a phone call gets postponed.
An apology goes unspoken.
A visit gets delayed.
A disagreement continues longer than it should.
But what if we approached our relationships with a greater appreciation for the time we’ve been given?
What if we were quicker to express love?
Quicker to forgive?
Quicker to encourage?
And more willing to spend time with those who matter?
We don’t have to wait for a special occasion to show someone we care.
We can begin today.
Do What You Can With What You Have
Toward the end of our session, we discussed another important idea.
Sometimes we’re waiting for the perfect opportunity.
The perfect amount of money.
The perfect circumstances.
The perfect moment.
But the perfect moment may never arrive.
And while we’re waiting, we may be overlooking opportunities already in front of us.
Perhaps you can’t accomplish everything you want to do today.
But what can you do?
Can you encourage one person?
Can you make one phone call?
Can you take one step toward reconciliation?
Can you share one Scripture?
Can you spend a few minutes in prayer?
Can you help someone with something they need?
Do what you can with what God has given you right now.
Small acts of obedience and love still matter.
Living With Purpose, Not Fear
I want to be clear about something.
This message isn’t intended to make anyone afraid of dying.
It’s intended to encourage us to live.
To appreciate the gift of today.
To recognize the people around us.
To make our relationship with Christ a priority.
And to stop postponing things that truly matter.
We don’t know how much time we have remaining.
But we do know that God has given us this moment.
And we can choose how to use it.
A Question for This Week
As you go through this week, I want to encourage you to consider:
What have I been putting off because I assumed I had more time?
Perhaps there’s someone you need to contact.
A relationship that needs attention.
A step of faith you’ve been avoiding.
Or perhaps it’s time to respond to the invitation of Jesus Christ.
Whatever it is, don’t automatically assume there will be another opportunity.
Make today count.
Not by trying to accomplish everything.
But by being faithful with what God has placed before you.
Join Us at Light House Ministries
We invite you to join Samuel and Karen Stewart for our Wednesday Bible Studies and Sunday sessions as we continue learning, living and sharing the Gospel.
Visit https://www.iamlighthouse.com to learn more.
The Light of the Lord shines on me, lives in me, and passes through me to others.
