“Seek the
Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. Let the wicked
change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to
the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive
generously.” Isaiah 55:6-7 New Living Translation
Do you have someone in your life that you are convinced will never
receive Christ? Maybe it’s a relative
who thinks they are a Christian; yet show no signs at all that they are.
Perhaps it’s a spouse or a dear friend. Perhaps a boss or a bully at
school. As long as the final trump has
not blown and the clock is still ticking it’s not too late. No one is beyond
the reach of God. Do you pray for these people? Make no mistake about it; God
knows who they are without us praying for them. He created them, just as he
created us. He knows every minute detail of their life, just as he knows ours.
And he loves them with an unconditional, everlasting love, just like he does
us.
Praying is not for God’s benefit, but
rather for ours. When answers come it bolsters our faith and causes us to trust
the Lord even more than we already do. When answers don’t come in the manner
that we would like, we are counted on by the Lord to hold steady and wait with
patience for the answer. Perhaps some of these people will never
surrender their will to God, but that is not for us to determine. God will
forgive them, even in the eleventh hour, if they ask.
Does it bother you that some people you
feel are ungodly will get saved in the final moments of their life? I believe
God would say to us, “What is it to you when and where a person becomes saved?”
We must pray for those who need Christ, whether we like them or not. We must
stand in the gap on their behalf. God’s forgiveness is for all, not just for
some and not just for you or me. This is not a game, nor does God play
favorites. Whoever asks shall receive eternal life. Until next time, walk with
the King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
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