June 22, 2013 It's Now

Read Romans 13 It’s Now 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 a church I formerly pastored came to live in our town knowing they would stay 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. They clearly understood that God has awakened them to the Gospel, and they have but a short time to make an impact for Christ in each community they live. 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? How do you know you don’t? 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. It could be what he is stirring in your heart right now. My question to you is: Are you urgent about what you hear? Do not wait until it is convenient for you to respond. Faith is never about convenience, it is about action. The time is now—when God calls. It’s True! God clearly tells you what you need to do now.