Never to Late

Let us learn never to despair of the salvation of anyone--as long as he lives. Fathers ought never to despair of prodigal sons. Mothers ought never to despair of self-willed, headstrong daughters. Husbands should never despair of wives, nor wives of husbands. There is nothing impossible with God. The arm of grace is very long, and can reach those who seem very far off. Let us pray on, and hope on, for others--however unlikely their salvation may appear to be at present. The Holy Spirit can change any heart! The blood of Christ can cleanse away any sin! We shall see many in heaven, whom we never expected to see there. Grimshaw, the famous pastor of Yorkshire, when he died, left his only son unconverted, careless, thoughtless, and indifferent to true religion. The day came when the young man’s heart was changed, and he walked in the steps of his holy father. And when he lay upon his deathbed, one of his last words was, 'What will my old father say--when he sees me in heaven!''Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save!' Isaiah 59:1

We must be careful not to over look people in this world when it comes to sharing the gospel of Christ. We should judge not people by their appearance when it comes to salvation. Some of the people I know that share their faith with a passion are ex drug users, prisoners, and alcoholics. The worse a person has been the greater God's grace shines through them. Never give up on a person when it comes to sharing the gospel. It is never to late, until the minute they leave this earth. Share Christ with someone you know, you never know when that minute will be for them, or you.

Rowing against the wind

It is hard when you are rowing against the wind and the tide, but it is even harder if you have a horse on the river bank dragging the boat the other way. If this is your situation, never mind, just work all the harder and pull the horse into the water. Charles Spurgeon
This can go along with every tough time that we come across in life. When a situation brings us down it is how we react to the situation that determines the outcome. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Remember that all things work together for good to those who love God.

Speak with Earnest

Speaking in EarnestYou may depend upon it that you may make men understand the truth if you really want to do so; but if you are not in earnest, it is not likely that they will be. If a man were to knock at my door in the middle of the night, and when I put my head out of the window to see what was the matter, he should say, in a very quiet, unconcerned way, "There is a fire at the back part of your house," I should have very little thought of any fire, and should feel inclined to empty a jug of water over him.Charles Spurgeon
When we talk about Christ, do we show the gratitude that we have in the knowledge that we are saved from a life of eternal hell to a life of righteousness in our Lord? Or do we just talk about Him like He's some everyday Joe? People see Christ shine through us, or do they? If we don't have joy and show concern when we talk to others about Christ, why should we think others should be in earnest to come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ? Are we trying to sell them a product or tell them the gospel that can save their soul?

Look to Jesus

If we would look rightly to Jesus—we must look daily at His example, as our chief standard of holy living. We must all feel, I suspect, and often feel—how hard it is to live a Christian life, by mere rules and regulations. Scores of circumstances will continually cross our path, in which we find it difficult to see the line of duty, and we become perplexed. Prayer for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and attention to the practical part of the Epistles, are, undoubtedly, primary resources. But surely it would cut many a knot, and solve many a problem—if we would cultivate the habit of studying the daily behavior of our Lord Jesus, as recorded in the four Gospels, and strive to shape our own behavior by His pattern!This must have been what our Lord meant when He said, "I have given you an example—that you should do as I have done to you." (John 13:15). And this is what Peter meant, when he wrote, "Leaving you an example, so that you should follow in His steps." (1 Peter 2:21). And this is what John meant when he said, "The one who says he abides in Him, should walk just as He walked." (1 John 2:6). Our "look" to Jesus is very imperfect—if we do not look at His example, and strive to follow it. Let us cultivate the daily habit of "looking to Christ as our pattern," as well as our salvation. We can never look too steadily at Christ's death and intercession. But we may easily look too little at the blessed steps of His most holy life. Let all men see that we love to follow Him whom we profess to love. "How would my Master have behaved in my position?" should be our constant concern.