October 30, 2011 it's Now

It’s Now
Read Romans 13

Rom 13:11 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.

ONE of the families in our church came to live in the area for only 2 years. Because they are a family gifted in many ways and eager to use their gifts for the Gospel, their short stay and their willingness to serve create the perfect picture of what Paul is talking about here.
For you see, they understood that God has awakened them to the Gospel, and they have but a short time to make an impact for Christ in this community. There isn’t time to “figure things out” and to weigh the pros and cons of choosing a church and making commitments. There is no time to hold back—there is only time to go forward, to say, “Here I am.”
As Christians, we need to live life this way. What if you only had 2 more years to live? Or 2 more months? Or 2 more days?
If you pray, read the Bible and/or go to church, it is likely God is talking to you in some way. It could be last Sunday’s sermon. It could be a verse you read this morning. It could be a thought you had while you prayed. It could be a Christian friend or series of friends saying something to you.
My question to you is: Are you urgent about what you hear? Do not wait until it is convenient for you to respond. The time is now—when God calls.


Pause and Consider: what you need to do now.