How About Tomorrow?

The story has been told of a meeting by a group of Satan’s angels in Hell. They were discussing what each thought might by the most effective means of deceiving and destroying the souls of men. One of these dark spirits arose and declared, “I know the best way to accomplish our task. We will go to the earth and tell mankind they cannot trust their Bibles, that it is only a collection of myths and certainly not the Word of God.” A second arose and spoke: “No, that will not do it. We must go to the earth and tell mankind that there is no God, no Savior, no Heaven, and no Hell.” The council of Hell agreed that such a plan was wise, however, a third representative arose to speak. “No my brothers of the curse, your plan is sure to fail. Mankind can look at the creation and know there is a God as its Creator and that a Savior there must surely be also. In time they will come to know that a Heaven or Hell awaits all men and angels, and it will do no good to tell them they cannot believe the Bible, for believe they will in spite of our best efforts to deceive. No, we must go to the earth and tell them there is a God and a Savior, that there is a Heaven and Hell, and we will tell them they can trust their Bibles, but then we will tell them that tomorrow is soon enough to believe and obey!” And so the fiendish plot was set in motion and today mankind is being lulled into Hell believing that there is always time enough to do the bidding of God. Today we find that unbelief may be slaying its thousands, but it is PROCRASTINATION that is taking the lives and souls of tens of thousands. [adapted]

After being arrested in Jerusalem and then taken to Caesarea to appear before Governor Felix, Paul had the opportunity to speak with this Roman governor regarding faith in Christ. However, the response of Felix reflected the problem of PROCRASTINATION.

We read…
“And as he [Paul] reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, ‘Go away for the present.
WHEN I GET AN OPPORTUNITY I WILL SUMMON YOU.’” ( Acts 24:25 ESV)

The present time was not a convenient time for Felix. The thing we must bear in mind is that when it comes to spiritual decisions it is opportunity, not convenience, which must be taken into account.

When Paul later had the opportunity to speak in the presence of King Agrippa, we read…
“(28) And Agrippa said to Paul, ‘IN A SHORT TIME WOULD YOU PERSUADE ME TO BE A CHRISTIAN?’ (29) And Paul said, ‘Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am -- except for these chains.’” ( Acts 26:28-29 ESV)

Short time or long time PROCRASTINATION is a dangerous game to play with regard to our souls and yet many continue to play it. We must remember a reality regarding life; another opportunity is not always guaranteed.

James exhorted…
“YET YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING. What is your life?
For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” (James
4:14 ESV)

Somewhere recently I read a quote to the affect that tomorrow is the busiest day in people’s lives. What that indicates is much has been put off for tomorrow. PROCRASTINATION can be a deadly sin! Counting on tomorrow has become the great deception. When it comes to spiritual matters and the very destination of our souls, let us not put it off to a tomorrow that may never come.

Have a great day SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES IT PRESENTS!
Carl

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