Three words of guidance from the book of Revelation on how to live wisely in light of the future:

First word of Guidance:
Be prepared: A day is coming when Jesus will return to judge sin.

Revelation 1:7
Revelation 20:11-12
2 Peter 3:9

First Takeaway:
Surrender your life to Christ today.

Second word of Guidance:
Be encouraged: A day is coming when our hope will be fulfilled.

Revelation 21:3-4

Second Takeaway:
Hold on to hope.

Third word of Guidance:
Be purposeful: Jesus is going to make all things new and he calls his followers to join him in that mission in the here and now.

Revelation 21:5

Third takeaway:
Invest yourself in what will matter for eternity.