Scripture

Our verse for today comes from Romans 13:11, “And do this, knowing the time …”

Background

A friend related this story to me recently. “A few weeks ago the phone awakened us from a deep sleep at 3:45 a.m. Those calls can literally change your life. This one did. It was my daughter – her water had broken and she was headed to the hospital to deliver our first grandchild. We were startled by her words because she was four weeks early. We headed to the hospital as soon as we could.”

Application

As I reflect on that incident, I cannot help but think about Paul’s words to the Roman believers. Paul cautioned the believers to understand that God’s “kairos” or opportune time to return to Him was upon them. This was a call to awaken from an apathetic and immoral life. It was actually a call to repentance and a holy life in Christ. The reason – God’s “kairos” time is nearer than when we first believed. The completion of His salvation in our lives is upon us; it is closer than we thought. Daybreak is approaching fast. What time is it in your life? Do you need to awaken and return to Christ?

Charge

As we seek Him today, pray that the Holy Spirit would give you a greater sensitivity to God’s “kairos” time. Pray that your heart would be renewed in Christ as you awaken, repent, and return to Christ before it is too late.

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