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“For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of
salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now
is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” – 2 Corinthians 6:2
Seventy seven years have come and gone. Millions, if not billions of people have been
influenced and lives have been changed. There
is no way to fully comprehend the impact made in this world, but it’s easily in
the billions of lives, including Presidents, Princes, business leaders and paupers
through books, radio, television and live events. One small boy walked toward a stage and
fifteen years later became the minister of a very large church, which in turn
has touched millions of people. What
does it take to influence a 16 year old young man in such a dramatic way that
he is willing to stop everything he’s doing and pursue a life for God?
William Graham, was this 16 year old boy when he decided that he would spend his entire life bringing people to the word of God. At the age of 93, he’s still drawing people to the word of God on a daily basis through the internet and his writings. I don’t mention this as a comparison against your life, but as a reminder that each of us are called to serve God in a way that is designed uniquely for us. I mention this to demonstrate the incredible opportunity that God places before each of us, and ask simply “Why?”
William Graham, was this 16 year old boy when he decided that he would spend his entire life bringing people to the word of God. At the age of 93, he’s still drawing people to the word of God on a daily basis through the internet and his writings. I don’t mention this as a comparison against your life, but as a reminder that each of us are called to serve God in a way that is designed uniquely for us. I mention this to demonstrate the incredible opportunity that God places before each of us, and ask simply “Why?”
Why did God make Himself known to you? Was His intent to bring you to salvation
alone, or was there a ripple effect that was anticipated upon your decision to
follow Him? I formally accepted Jesus
Christ as my Savior and Lord at the age of 12 at Tecumseh First Baptist
Church. For thirty years I did nothing
with the gift that was given to me.
People knew I was a Christian, but that’s as far as it went. For five years now, I have heard the Lord
telling me to write, draw and speak on His behalf. I can’t help but ask myself, why did I waste
thirty years, and how many thousands of people have not heard of Jesus Christ
because of my negligence to follow Him.
I don’t know your life-story, but I do know you were saved
for a purpose bigger than your personal salvation. You are a part of God’s perfect plan of redemption
and salvation as a follower of Jesus Christ.
How long are you going to sit on the sidelines, watching the game of
life and death go by before you decide to step up and do something with for His
Kingdom. Today, is your day of
reconciliation. Decide how you are going
to use what He has given you and do something about it.
Prayer:
Lord – thank you for your grace, love and mercy on my life. Help me to see the opportunities that lie before me and to make use of the gifts you have given me. Forgive my negligence and prideful ways, and guide me to the life you have designed for me. In your name I pray – Amen.
Lord – thank you for your grace, love and mercy on my life. Help me to see the opportunities that lie before me and to make use of the gifts you have given me. Forgive my negligence and prideful ways, and guide me to the life you have designed for me. In your name I pray – Amen.
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