Many people say, “If I can just make it until tomorrow, my problems will all be over.” No, they won’t. If you do nothing today about your problems, they’ll still be with you tomorrow. In other words, if you want to change your tomorrows, then change your todays. Your future starts right now.

What is the first step toward a successful tomorrow? We find the answer in Joshua chapter 3. Joshua told the people, “ ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you’ ” (v. 5 NIV). Consecration. For the Israelites, this meant physically purifying themselves to be able to move with God. For us, it means that we set ourselves apart from the world’s system and ways of doing things. We give every area of our lives over to the Lord.

You see, if we want a successful future, we must be consecrated to God and His Word no matter what obstacles come. It’s easy to commit ourselves when life is going great. It’s another thing to remain consecrated when everything is going wrong and it looks as though we’re going backward instead of forward. As we say in my home state of Texas, we must be submitted lock, stock, and barrel. When we’re submitted wholly and completely, God is able to use us.

So, begin to do something about your tomorrow—today! Remember, who you are today determines who you are tomorrow. What you do today determines where you’re able to go tomorrow. What you think and say today determines your attitude tomorrow. That’s why it’s so essential to consecrate yourself to the Lord. Your tomorrow begins today!