As you read this, I ask you, "Have you taken time out, today, to have some quality time getting to know God? Have you put all else aside and focused on drawing near to the Lord in prayer and the study of His Word?" If not, why not? It amazes me that we read that Jesus, God Himself, took the first part of the day to be alone, away from everyone and everything, to talk to His Father; yet, we can come up with one hundred excuses as to why we can't find that time. Well, let me help us find some time. How much time do we waste on social media? How much time do we waste watching meaningless, mindless, ungodly, television shows that often use the Lord's Name as a cuss word? How often do we waste hours playing video games filled with corrupt language and scene that do not glorify God, and depict scenes of violence against people who are created in God's image? How often will we spend an entire afternoon watching sports, and put important things aside so we can watch our favorite team play? This is not to say that we can't do some of these things in moderation (the things that don't corrupt our minds). But when we say that we don't have time to be with the Lord; then waste hours doing things that don't promote an intimate relationship with the One who suffered a cruel punishment and an agonizing death, for us, that, my friends, is a slap on the face of the One whose love drove Him to the cross. All I can say is, if Jesus, the Son of God, needed to have that kind of intimacy and connection with God the Father, how much more do we need to be purposeful and intentional in spending real time with our God, Lord, and Savior?
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on the Name of Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation (Romans 10:13).
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