“Make your last move your best move.”

My husband and I heard the commercial for a retirement home in our area. After it took a few seconds to sink in, we turned to each other in disbelief. Did they actually just say that?!

We’re not looking for a retirement home, so maybe we just don’t understand. Perhaps when we get to that stage of life, we’ll gladly admit it’s our last move, but it seemed insensitive to us – and a bit humorous at the same time.

The theme seemed to continue the next day when our daughter, studying in London, posted this photo…

There seemed to be a theme.

But it isn’t about age or lifestage at all. I’m just wondering about the “best” being paired with “last.” I’ve heard many talk about enjoying the last decades of their lives, but I’ve also seen people suffer horribly. Some work their whole lives so they can “enjoy life”…and then don’t know what to do once they retire because they don’t have a purpose. They don’t feel needed. I know others who thrive in the adventure and opportunities they have with a different structure and responsibilities.

Saving the best for last can also be phrased, “The best is yet to come.” And this starts early in life. We can’t wait to pour milk by ourselves, stay up late, celebrate our first double-digit birthday, get a drivers license, move into our first apartment, etc. What are the experiences or milestones in your life you most anticipated? What are you still anticipating?

From an eternal perspective, there’s no doubt in my mind, heart or soul that the best is yet to come. In life on earth? I have no idea, but I’m not going to waste time waiting. I’m giving my best today. I’m anticipating God’s best today. How about you?

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, you aren’t looking for me because you saw me do miracles. You are looking for me because you ate the bread and were satisfied. Don’t work for the food that spoils. Work for the food that stays good always and gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because on him God the Father has put his power.”

The people asked Jesus, “What are the things God wants us to do?”

Jesus answered, “The work God wants you to do is this: Believe the One he sent.” John 6:26-29