The Door Is Closing
Behold, now is the accepted time . . .
2 Corinthians 6:2
Bleep, bleep, bleep, beep. The warning sound alerted passengers that the door on the train was closing. One man ran across the platform and onto the train, as he did, the door closed on him. Thankfully, it rebounded, and the passenger boarded the train safely.
There is a far more important door that we must enter before it closes. It is the door of God’s mercy. The apostle Paul tells us, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Christ has come, died for our sins, and has risen from the grave. He has opened the way for us to be reconciled to God and has proclaimed for us the day of salvation.
Today is that day. But one day the door of mercy will close. To those who received and served Christ, He will say, “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you” (Matt 25:34). But those who don’t know Him will be turned away (Matt 25:46).
Our response to Jesus Christ determines our destiny. Today, Jesus invites, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved” (John 10:9).
Bible Reading
Joel 2:12-13.
Prayer
Father, thank You for these days of grace, in which the door is still open for sinners to come to You through Christ for salvation. Help me to share this Good-News. In Christ's name. Amen.
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