15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. (1 Timothy 1:15-16 ESV)
Before Paul was Paul, he was Saul, a man quite literally hell bent on getting rid of anything that even smacked of Christianity. God reached out and turned his life around, gave him a new name and a new burning passion to convert everyone to the Christianity he formerly persecuted.
So why would you think that He would not have patience to turn you around?
The reason that Christ has not returned is that our God is a god of chances. He wants as many as possible to come to His saving grace. Do I believe we are close to His return? Yes. I think time is quickly running out, the world has gotten that bad and there seems no stemming the tide. But right now, at this very moment He is waiting for more to come into the fold.
If something is holding you back, what is it? Is it really something that should be keeping you from the hope of eternity? There will be a point of no return. Why wait any longer?
Reflect on: Is God waiting on you to turn His way. Do you feel Him pursuing you and desiring a personal relationship with you? Today is the day!
