Message from Scripture: 3/19/2021

Our message from Scripture today is Rom. 13:11. “Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed."

Each day we live, we grow a little bit older.  Each day we live, we also come that much closer to eternity, as well. This is what Paul emphasizes in the passage above.  Each day we live brings us one day closer to our Lord's return. Each day we live brings us one day closer to our departure from this existence, if the Lord tarries. While it's easy to get caught up in everyday activities and responsibilities, we are steadily moving closer to eternity. How prepared are you to meet God in judgment?

In our youth, it seems we have an endless supply of tomorrows, more than the yesterdays we have. However, each day we live, the number of tomorrows we have shrinks, and our yesterdays accumulate. Yes, we all one day will reach the point where all our tomorrows are yesterdays, where we depart from this existence and face eternity. There aren't an infinite number of days to obey the gospel, to do the will of God. “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work” (John 9:4). What opportunities do you have for Christ, and what are you doing with them?

Salvation draws nearer each day, if you're a faithful child of God.  If not, judgment draws nearer. Don't postpone for tomorrow what you should do today for the Lord. You may not have tomorrow. Live each day in Christ, and be ready to meet Him in glory, whenever the day comes. Have a great day today. God bless.

Robert