THE DAY OF SALVATION IS NEARER THAN WE THINK

 

THE DAY OF SALVATION IS NEARER THAN WE THINK

 

PROCLAMATION

“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.  The night is far spent, the day is at hand;  and let us therefore put on the armor of light.”  Romans 13:11-12 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words were written by the Apostle Paul under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God to the believers in Rome.  Paul began this chapter by telling them to obey those who had governing authority over them because God has established them. (Romans 13:1-2)  He also told them that the one’s in authority were God’s servants for their good.  If they do wrong, the servants can also be agents of God’s wrath.  Paul told them to submit to the authorities not only to avoid punishment, but also to have a clear conscience by being obedient. (Romans 13:4-5)  That is why he tells them that they should pay taxes and pay their debts. (Romans 13:6-8)  Then he encourages them to fulfill the law of love. (Romans 13:8-11)  Here, he says that the day of salvation is near.  It is time for them to put off their evil ways, put on the armor of God, and to clothe themselves in Jesus, The Christ. (Romans 13:12-14)

 

APPLICATION

As the old saying goes, “Wake up, it’s later than you think.”  The end of our time on this earth is almost here.  We all need to humble ourselves, and turn from our sinful ways and pray, and seek His face (2 Chronicles 7:14) while we can for once the day of salvation comes, and the grave has called, it will be too late. (Ecclesiastes 9:10)  We need to seek Him while He can still be found (Matthew 7:7) because there will come a time when it will be too late to seek Him. (Proverbs 1:28)  We need to put on the whole armor of God now. (Ephesians 6:11-18)  Don’t put off for tomorrow that which should be done today, for tomorrow is not promised to us.