Psalm 138:6
your love, O LORD, endures forever-
do not abandon the works of your hands.
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. -Proverbs 23:12
Psalm 138:6
John 4:46-53
2 Timothy 2:22-26
Romans 13:11-14
And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
This is an especially relevant message for everyone today: Christians and non-Christians alike.
For Christians, it is time to wake up from your complacency and start living your Great Commission calling. It is time to stop living like the world and start living the faith that you profess. It is time to stop making excuses for not engaging with your church. It is time to stop expecting your pastor to be the only one carrying out the ministry of your church. It is time to take responsibility for leading your family.
Christian, the church in America is dying because you have been asleep for far too long. Wake up! God is not fooled by your empty words. You cannot placate God. He knows your heart.
For the non-Christian, it is time to wake up. Judgement Day, and your personal judgment day, is closer now than it ever has been. It is time to turn from your self-indulgent perversions. It is time to stop working so hard to lead people away from Jesus, especially your own children. It is time to stop trying to make sinful lifestyles normal and acceptable so as to sear your own conscience.
Non-Christian, you are on the road to hell. Your arrogant rejection of Jesus Christ and his free gift of salvation is sending you to hell! Your time is short. Your condemnation will be forever. Now is the time to repent and turn away from your wickedness and perversions.
The good news for everyone is simple: Jesus has already paid the price for your sins. Your sins are forgiven. Some will joyfully embrace Christ and recieve his free gift of forgiveness and salvation. Some will set themselves stronger against Christ.
The time is short. We are nearer now more than ever. We will all face our final judment much sooner than we think. Will you harden your heart and hold on to your guilt? Or will you turn to Jesus and be found "not guilty" for his sake?
You are reading this today. You will have no excuse on your last day.
My prayer is that you turn to Jesus.