Now is the Time

Today’s Bible Reading:  Ruth 3-4; Psalm 64, 65; 2 Corinthians 6

Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:

Topic: Salvation

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm 65:3 & 2 Corinthians 6:2

When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. (Ps 65:3 NIV)

…I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. (2 Cor 6:2 NIV)

OBSERVATION:

This journal entry was first written in a year when Good Friday fell of April 6. Regardless of what year you may be reading this entry, the message of today’s scriptures is powerful and all the more expedient as the years pass by.

Good Friday is the day Christians especially remember and reflect upon Christ’s death on the cross. Jesus’ passion (His suffering) began with His arrest a Gethsemane, through the horrible beatings and humiliation, it continued with the flesh shredding flogging He received, and intensified all the more through the agonizing crucifixion. The Light was extinguished on the whole earth, for the Light of the World was fading and then died on that cross. The atoning sacrifice for the sins of mankind was completed.

APPLICATION:

Because of His sacrifice we need not be “overwhelmed by sins” that lead to death, but may receive forgiveness and life! Now indeed is the day of salvation—this age after the sacrifice of Jesus for us—today, right now life and light are available to each and all. If you have not yet believed in Him and accepted His gift of life for you, do it now! If you have already received His gift of salvation that secures your eternal life after your earthly life ends, and joyous life and purpose on earth until then, may you be moved all the more to offer your thanksgiving and praise! 

PRAYER:

Lord, my life is wholly Yours. All glory and honor be unto You! Amen.  -AP