DCLM Sincere Milk 14 July 2024 — Delay Is Dangerous!
DCLM Sincere Milk 14 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Delay Is Dangerous!
Topic: Delay Is Dangerous!
Text: Hebrews 9:24-28
24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
26For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
28So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
Key Verse: “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” Hebrews 9:27
Message
The story of Lazarus and the rich man in the Bible fits well into our topic today, teaching us that delay in taking decisions that have eternal consequences can bring irreversible danger. The rich man would have had opportunities to accept Jesus but thinking that it is not yet time, he delayed and died. Eternal rest in the bosom of father Abraham was denied him. He cried and pleaded for mercy but it was too late. The time of mercy had passed, now is time for judgment.
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There is time for everything like Ecclesiastes 3:1 confirms. The time to repent and obtain mercy is before death, anyone who delays and death strikes; mercy is denied forever. Since no one knows the day death will come or the rapture, then it is wise to choose Christ today to avoid the danger of hell. There is no amount of plea that can reverse God’s judgment, no one can repent in the grave. After death, mercy is no more, only judgment. Do not delay your salvation, so you will not be denied eternal rest with Jesus.
Further Reading: John 3:14-21
Prayer for today: Lord, I surrender to You today, be my Lord and Saviour.
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)
