the “right time” is now

Good morning my friends. I was reading in 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, “As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it. For God says, ‘At the right time I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.'”

Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. What are we waiting for? I appreciate so much all the opportunities the Lord has given me over the years to be known as a believer in Christ.  Yet I have let the Lord down numerous times when I put all my effort into stuff, buildings and thought I was doing the right thing.

I remember one time, I had just returned from a meeting in town with one of my friends, Tom Coble. We had been discussing a new building project here at Siloam Missionary Homes. I was so excited as I drove onto the property – I could see the project finished in my mind. Yet, I was tired. Driving to the bottom of the hill on the Siloam property, I was stopped by Joyce’s father, Mr. Abbey.  He had worked all day on the books in the office and had just left the prayer chapel. He looked at me and said, rather sharply, “Larry,  I know you’re busy, but if you don’t have time to pray at the chapel in the mornings, at least give me your prayer requests so I can pray.” I will never forget the look on his face. He wasn’t mad, he was hurt.  Here was a man that was investing his life in mentoring me and yet I thought progress was being busy planning for the future. After all, it was for the Lord. Or so I thought. Dad was weary and He knew time was short. He was now in his 90’s.

The Apostle Paul was saying to the church “Now is the time,” don’t waste your day. Each day is so precious. We only have today. One day I will have the opportunity to give God back the things He has given me and what will that gift be? I pray it will be the souls of people. God gives us the opportunity every day, but how much of the day do I give back to Him? Let’s not waste the day or the time. TODAY  is the “right time.” Use it wisely – we may not have tomorrow.

Smile God loves you, and so do I.