2 Corinthians 6: 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you." Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
There is nothing like the morning, (to a morning person, I suppose – which I am.) The first glimmer of what is to come is quite special. If you’ve never tried it, I highly recommend you get up before the birds to spend some quiet time with the Lord. Particularly at that time of the day, there is no one else around to make any noise – save for the cars and trucks on the distant highway – and the Lord can easily have your full attention.
Isn’t it great that THIS is the day of salvation? HIS accepted time – HIS day of salvation? I wouldn’t want to miss a minute of it!
Can you imagine what it must have been like to live in the previous day, when all that existed was the promise of THIS day? How privileged we are to live in the day of Christ Jesus, when He has been fully defined. How blessed we are not to have to wonder what Messiah would be like when He comes – and when would He?
No, we’re the ones God’s providence has shined upon, those who know the One who is to come – those who live in THE day - His day - the day of salvation.
The day of salvation is a marvelous day, a day in which the rays of sunlight break through all the early morning clouds, and a day in which all of creation is fresh and misty and gloriously beautiful. There has never been a day like this in which to live…
And this is what Paul is saying. “Hey, pay attention! This is the day of SALVATION!” The old days are done, they’ve given way. So why would you choose to live any longer in the old ways?
Do you not know Christ is risen from the grave?! Do you not know death is dead and life is eternal?! Do you not know the hand that is outstretched to you – for you?
I can’t help but think about what went through the mind of Mary Magdalene on that early morning of the New Day. It is quite remarkable to see the risen Lord - and - just as many in history have also done - she failed to immediately recognize Him. But when He spoke in concern for her weeping she saw Him for Who He was – she reached out to cling to Him with all she was worth. This is what Paul is encouraging us to…Never let Jesus go!
- Pastor Bill
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