I'm told that I should have a sense of urgency in reaching the lost. I agree. Certain folk tell me that said urgency should come from the fact Christ's return is imminent. Let's talk statistics.
Which is more statistically likely? Christ returns tommorow, or I die tommorow?
Now which is more likely? My premature death, or the death of someone who spends a lot of their time drinking alcohol, taking drugs, generally leading a hedonistic lifestyle?
I know quite a number of folk who fit into that category. And many who are not. I'd class both amongst my friends. I have a sense of urgency in reaching out to my lost friends, because I know there's every chance that they could end up causing serious damage to themselves. I have a sense of urgency because I know that I might not be here tommorow. I have a sense of urgency, because when Christ returns I don't want anyone to be unprepared, but more urgently I don't want them to die unprepared. Because as long as they still live, I have hope...
Monday, 8 September 2008
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