Today Is the Day of Salvation
Do Not Delay
Today Is the Day of Salvation
Do Not Delay
Salvation is not a matter to be taken lightly or postponed. Scripture is clear that God offers salvation to all, but that offer will not remain open indefinitely. Paul declares, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). This verse emphasizes both the urgency and availability of God’s grace today. Every moment a person delays is another moment lost, and eventually, the opportunity to obey the gospel will vanish.
The Danger of Delay
Many people live under the assumption that they have plenty of time to make things right with God. This belief is both dangerous and deceptive. James warns, “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away” (James 4:14). Tomorrow is never guaranteed, and delaying the decision to obey the gospel only increases the risk of being unprepared when the Lord returns or life comes to an unexpected end. Jesus teaches in Matthew 24:44, “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”
There is also the danger of a hardened heart. Hebrews 3:15 warns, “To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” The longer one waits to obey, the easier it becomes to ignore the call altogether. Sin deceives and hardens the heart (Hebrews 3:13), making it more difficult to respond to the truth with each passing day.
God’s Desire for All to Be Saved
God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires all to come to repentance. Paul writes that God “will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4). This reflects God’s longsuffering nature, as Peter states, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
However, while God desires all to be saved, He will not force anyone to obey. Each person must choose to respond to the gospel message. Faithful obedience is necessary for salvation. Jesus commands, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16). The gift of salvation is available, but it must be accepted on God’s terms.
The Coming Day When It Will Be Too Late
There will come a day when the opportunity for salvation is no longer available. Jesus describes the final judgment in Matthew 25:31-46, where He will separate the righteous from the wicked. Those who neglected to obey the gospel will hear the words, “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire” (Matthew 25:41). Once judgment comes, no further opportunity for repentance will exist. The door will be shut, just as it was in the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:10-13).
Jesus also warns in Luke 13:25, “When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are.” The time to act is now, before the door closes.
Conclusion
God’s invitation is open today, but it will not remain open forever. Salvation is available now, and every soul must respond while there is still time. As Paul urges, “Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). God desires all to be saved, but He will not force anyone to obey. Delay is dangerous, for the heart can grow hardened, and the day will come when it is too late. Do not wait until tomorrow, for tomorrow may never come. Obey the gospel today, while the door of salvation is still open.