It's Never Too Late for Salvation

Pastor Errol Joseph writes, “The Encarta Encyclopedia defines aging as the ‘irreversible biological changes that occur in all living things with the passage of time, eventually resulting in death.’ In developed nations, life expectancy has increased more in the 20th century than it has in all of recorded history. A person born in the United States in 1995 can expect to live more than 35 years longer than a person born in 1900. Today more than 34 million Americans are 65 or older, accounting for about 13 percent of the population. By the year 2030, their numbers will more than double: One in every five Americans will be over age 65. In some parts of the world, 16 to 18 percent of the population is already age 65 or older.”

Aging is something that happens to us all. It cannot be avoided or prevented. No matter what the infomercials, advertisements, medical television programs, etc., proclaim or advertise, we are aging with each passing day. Certainly some of us age better, or at least appear to whether by the luck of having been blessed with good genetics, or artificially. But the fact is, we cannot stop the march of time. This fragile, earthly raiment in which we spend our lives is only temporary. James 4:14 (NIV) tells us, “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”

Perhaps you or someone you know has delayed knowing Christ because of the notion that it is too late to change. I am here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth! There is no limited time offer or deadline when it comes to salvation. It is there waiting for you to accept. Jesus accepts all, no questions asked! Why wait another day longer? “For we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow.” Job 8:9 (NIV)

If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, say the following words to God. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. Only believing in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross for you can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. “God, I know that I have sinned against You and deserve punishment. But I believe Jesus Christ took the punishment I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I receive Your offer of forgiveness and place my trust in You for salvation. I accept Jesus as my personal Savior! Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness—the gift of eternal life! Amen!” -reprinted here from our friends at http://www.gotquestions.org/

~Eve