Acts 24 -- The Perils Of Procrastination

“But Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about living right, self-control, and the time when God will judge the world.”  The Roman governor was all-powerful in his region, answerable only to Caesar.  He was also corrupt.  Felix had kept Paul imprisoned, hoping to receive a bribe to either release him or convict him.  He and his wife had a curiosity about Christianity, and Paul kept chipping away at his resistance.

 

“Paul said they had to do something about yesterday’s sin,” my commentary said.  The current state of unrighteousness that people were living in had resulted from all of their unconfessed sins over a lifetime.

 

“The second point … dealt with self-control:  we must do something about today’s temptations.  Man can control almost everything but himself.”

 

“Paul’s third point was the clincher – judgment to come.  We must do something about tomorrow’s judgment … Jesus Christ is either your Savior or your Judge.”  This terrified Felix, yet he procrastinated, unwilling to make a decision.  My commentary also said, “Procrastination is the thief of time and also the thief of souls.”

 

Paul’s three points still fit well today:  yesterday’s sin, today’s temptation, and tomorrow’s judgment.  Everyone should tremble at the thought of meeting God without resolving it all.

 

Father, give me courage to talk to the guys who should be coming to my home for Disciple Now this weekend.  Open their hearts to come and hear what You have to say to them.  Don’t let me procrastinate.

 

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford