Well, I’ve been gone a while, but I’m back now. 

This past week has brought attention to the point of the church.  Yes, to make disciples.  But the bottom line is bringing people into the family of God.  (hence the term ‘born again’ used by Jesus in John 3)

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting a couple on the west side of Louisville.  He had lung cancer and the two of them had just recently been married.  When I arrived (I called ahead first) I introduced myself and asked him to tell me about his illness.  Once he had told me, I asked him right away how his relationship with God was, and if he would like to surrender his life to Christ that night.  About that time his new wife entered and I asked her the same question.  Both agreed and after telling them of Repentance, Believe and Receiving, we prayed and they both vehemently received the Lord and committed their lives to him.  i.e. they were saved.

I called Saturday (10 days later) to go visit him, and I got no answer.  Later I found out that he had passed. 

We do not know how long we have.  That is true for both the person who needs to establish that relationship with God; but also for us who have the relationship but need to share our faith with someone.  Procrastination is a danger.  People need to know the Lord today.  None of us are promised tomorrow.

Read: Luke 12:13-21