Seize the Day

Whisper of God -
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,the Son of God.
Mark 1:1 NIV

Observation - 
Mark begins by looking back. Hundreds of years earlier the prophet Isaiah spoke of what would happen. A messenger would be sent to prepare the way ahead of God's Anointed One - the Messiah.
Suddenly John the Baptist appears in the wilderness preaching a message of repentance because the Kingdom of God was near. People were baptized in the Jordan. But John told these folks not to look to him as the one God had promised. His message was clear. John baptized with water, but one was coming after him that was far greater, He would baptize with the Holy Spirit.
Mark calls these events the beginning of the good news or gospel of Jesus Christ - the Anointed One, God's promised Messiah. From eternity past God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit planned what must take place to accomplish the good news of salvation. Each One agreed to their role and waited for the time to put the plan in action.
Mark says this is the beginning. Mark never says that the time came when the good news came to an end. Search the bible from Genesis to Revelation and no expiration date will be found. What Mark describes as beginning has no end. That's really good news!

Real Life Application - 
What will I do today to share the good news of Jesus that continues without end? Seize the day!

Day's Prayer -
Lord Jesus, I praise you for the good news you have given that is without end. Your love and mercy have no expiration date. You have given to me eternal life - not something I hope to have when I die, but something I have today because Your Spirit lives in me.
Holy Spirit empower me today to share this incredible news. Direct my steps and give me eyes to see those who have no hope but need to hear of the good news that has no end. Let's seize the day together.