DCLM Higher Everyday 27 August 2025 — Problem Of Procrastination

Topic: Problem Of Procrastination

Text:  Acts 24:22-27

22And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

23And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.

24And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

26He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Key Verse: “And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgement to come, Felix trembled and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee” (Acts 24:25). 

Message

The apostle pointed out the obligations of righteousness, temperance, and of the judgment to come to Felix to make him see the need of repentance, forgiveness, and of the grace of the gospel in order to appease God who is willing to accept those who are penitent or are of a contrite heart. However, Felix did not take the advantage of the opportunity of reconciling with God through the sound teaching of Paul. The sermon on the impending judgment of God that will come upon sinners as carefully and pungently preached by Paul is enough to make the stoutest heart to tremble and further lead it to repentance.

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Unfortunately, Felix only trembled, but did not go further to repent and usher himself into the waiting hands of Jesus to receive His warm embrace; rather he procrastinated. Many youths like Felix, fear the consequences of sin, yet continue to procrastinate and postpone their days of salvation until it becomes late. Dear friend, do not delay your salvation any longer because you are not in control of the next second of your life.

Quote: Do not delay your salvation any longer 

Challenge: Opportunity lost can never be regained. 

Prayer for today: Father, help me to act now before it is too late.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)