Time waits for no man...

Today's Readings: OT - Leviticus 24:1-16 / NT - Acts 24:22-25:12

"As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”" - Acts 24:25

"Please get back to me when it's convenient". You have heard or said this polite and considerate statement from time to time. When is it ever convenient to deal with uncomfortable situations? In most cases we just have to make the time to deal with matters and hope for the best. Time waits for no man.

Paul brought Felix the message of salvation and "judgment to come". As always, Paul was thorough and most convincing in his discourse. The pressure of conviction upon Felix became so great that he said, "That's enough for now!" God's Word will always bring truth to bear and then we are pressed for decision. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2) There is no other convenient time because... Time waits for no man.

Have you put off the message of God's saving grace in Christ? Do you think there will be a more convenient time?  When God speaks to your heart, the time to respond is now, not later. Remember... Time waits for no man. 

Think about this:

 

"The Bible, which ranges over a period of four thousand years, records but one instance of a deathbed conversion—one that none may despair, and but one that none may presume." 

~ William Guthrie

"Hell is truth seen too late." 

~  H. G. Adams

Tomorrow's Readings: OT - Leviticus 24:17-25:7 / NT - Acts 25:13-26:11