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Now is the time


A college student studying in America recently came to Christ.  He saw significant life change and wanted to share Christ   Thinking that he would have sufficient opportunities to talk these matters over he was waiting for just the right time to bring up the matter of salvation.  To his shock and chagrin he learned that his father had contracted the covid-19 virus and quickly passed away, before they could talk.

This story may be reproduced thousands of times over during this season of world-wide pandemic.  It's so easy to think that we have plenty of time to tell others about Christ.  This is not always the case.  This deadly virus can take a person's life in a matter of days.  If there is someone that needs to hear the gospel, NOW is the time to tell them.

It may be a bit easier to see the urgency of the message during these trying times, but the scripture challenges us to ALWAYS be urgent with the message of salvation.  We should not wait for pandemics to share Christ.

 “At the acceptable time I listened to you, And on the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation”— (2 Cor 6:2; NASB95)

It's so simple to ask, "In light of the dangers of covid-19, have you thought about where you will spend eternity?" "Do you know for sure you will go to heaven when you die?"  "Can I share with you what Jesus said about life and death?"

"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." (2 Cor 5:20: NASB95)


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