Today’s Bible Reading: Jeremiah 5; Jeremiah 6; John 12 (The Message)
John 12:47–48 “If anyone hears what I am saying and doesn’t take it seriously, I don’t reject him. I didn’t come to reject the world; I came to save the world. But you need to know that whoever puts me off, refusing to take in what I’m saying, is willfully choosing rejection.
God does not reject people. He wants to save everyone, but he wants us to know that our procrastination is equal to willfully choosing to reject God. So whether I willfully reject God or simple put off making my decision, the end result is the same. I reject God’s offer of salvation.
This is an important thing to let people know who are considering the gospel. There is no guarantee they will have time to turn to God in the end.
May I always be one who does not put off the things of God—for I can procrastinate even after I accept Jesus. I can live life for myself, rather than choosing to walk daily following God’s direction.
Father God, here I am at the start of a brand new day. What would you like me to do?