Poisonous Procrastination     

The Bible says, “(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (KJV)

“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh…” Genesis 6:3a (KJV)

A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of corn in the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “forget your troubles for a spell and come on in and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you get the wagon up.” “That’s mighty nice of you,” Willis answered, “But I don’t think Pa would like me to.” “Aw, come on, son!” the farmer insisted. “Well, okay,” the boy finally agreed. “But Pa won’t like it.” After a hearty dinner, Willis thanked his host. “I feel a lot better now, but I just know Pa is going to be real upset.” “Don’t be foolish!” exclaimed the neighbor. “By the way, where is he?” “Under the wagon.”

The story is fictional and funny, but procrastination of accepting the free gift of eternal life is not. It is as fatal as playing Russian Roulette with a pistol instead of a revolver. Tragically, many who hear the gospel but do not heed the call of the Holy Spirit may find their rejection may cause them being rejected for eternity.

One of the saddest passages in Scripture  is found in Acts 26:28 (KJV) “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.”

Don’t let you loved one’s name replace Agrippa’s name. may they trust Christ this very hour!

         Daily Chronological Bible Reading: Matthew 2; Luke 2:39-52