Why do today what you can do tomorrow? This is a phrase we used to quote a lot in college and high school. Let me tell you, I am the king of procrastination. I love to work under pressure. In college I would wait until the night before a paper was due and then I would go to the library and get the books and then write all night and have the paper for class the next day. I would turn in the paper and usually would get a “B” and sometimes an “A”. Now on the other hand if I tried to write the paper ahead of time, which I did a couple of times, believe it or not, it seemed like I would always get a “C”. So, my creed or motto sort of became, why do it today when I can do it tomorrow. This has gotten me in trouble sometimes and boy that's no fun at all.
There are all kinds of things you can put off until tomorrow like yard work, homework, housework, sending birthday and anniversary gifts. Talking to your kids, parents or bosses about critical issues are other things people put off, sometimes almost too long.
There are all kinds of projects and decisions that I have procrastinated on in my life but there is one decision that I am so glad that I didn’t procrastinate with, and that is the decision to ask Jesus to come into my heart and to follow Him. I made that decision when I was 14 years old. You know, if I had put it off until I was 38, I might have waited too long. I thought about this when I got sick in December of 2007 and just about didn’t have a tomorrow.
In Matthew 24:36 we are told,” "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. “ This verse is talking about when the Lord is going to come back to claim all that are His. Not only do we not know when The Lord will return, we don't know how much time we have on Earth. You might have 10 years or 10 minutes from the time you read this before you leave this world. When and if you make the decision as to whether you will reject or accept the gift of life that Jesus offers could determine if you spend your eternity in peace and fulfillment in the presence of God or an eternity in pain and suffering being separated from God. That’s right, I am talking about Heaven vs. Hell.
What is your decision? Have you made it? Will you choose to follow Christ? He died so you could have the opportunity to make this decision. He died to save you from sin and eternal condemnation.
He was given the choice to be the payment for your sins and He chose to die for you. He did not procrastinate!
Jesus loves you and desires to be a part of your life and is calling you to come into a relationship with Him. He says, "Trust Me", "Love Me and be loved by Me!' and "Come follow Me!"
What is your answer? Are you going to trust in Him, love Him and follow Him?
What are you waiting on? Time is ticking. How much time do you have?
Pastor Sean