Before It's Too Late

Verse of the day: John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

What was God’s purpose in sending us His Son? It was not to judge or condemn us. Luke 19:10 tells us that He came to seek and save that which was lost. They Jews were awaiting a Messiah who would condemn the Gentile, but Jesus came with a different message. His desire, as recorded for us in 2 Peter 3:9, is that none should perish, but that all should come to repentance. With that said, let us not make the mistake of thinking that man will not be condemned. In this same chapter of John we are told that man is condemned already. Why? Because of unbelief. Although God did not send Jesus to condemn us, many have already condemned themselves because they have hardened their hearts toward God. Some have condemned themselves because today they have heard the Gospel message, but have chosen to reject it. We are not promised tomorrow, and therefore are not guaranteed that we will be alive tomorrow to accept what Jesus offers today. For those of us who already enjoy the benefits of knowing Jesus personally as Savior, we have a duty to share what we have with our family, friends, and all those that the Lord puts in our path. Each day brings us closer to the day when the Lord will return, and one day closer to someone we know departing earth into the next life. The Bible is very clear that we can know that we have salvation (1 John 5:13), and it is also very clear that God’s wrath abides on anyone who chooses unbelief (John 3:36). A day is coming when Jesus will return, and His second coming will not be as His first. The Lamb of God will return as the Lion of Judah. What are we to do, now, before it is too late? We are to shine the light of Christ in this dark world (Matt 5:14-16), that others would have the opportunity to call on the Name of the One who came to give us all eternal life. When was the last time any of us took the time to sit down and share Christ with another? When was the last time we did something as simple as hand someone a Gospel tract? Living an honest, holy life, before the Lord can open doors for us to share Christ with others (family, friends, and co-workers). Showing the love of Christ to someone who may be hurting or in need can open a door for us to share Jesus with someone who is lost. What are we actively doing to share Jesus with others, before it is too late? Beloved, there will come a time when it is too late. Today, we are alive, and have many opportunities to tell others about the wonderful gift that God has bestowed upon us (John 3:16). What are we doing with this gift? It is not one that was given to us to keep hidden, but to share with the world. Will you share the love of God with others today? Will you tell at least one person about God’s amazing grace, and about His Son, who came not to condemn, but to save?