is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the
opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or
inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in
doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those
who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and
[faithful] teaching.
Just Do It, brings many different thoughts to mind. First is probably Nike.
For some Christian historians, the name Dwight Moody may come to mind. One
time, just before the great Chicago fire of 1871, he gave a message and
then told the audience to think about making a commitment to Jesus and then
come back the next week; however, the next day the fire took many of their
lives. The experience filled him with a sense of mortal man's need for
salvation on the spot. He came up with a simple and effective solution to
save unchurched people by the thousands; he called it the three
R's...ruined by the fall, redeemed by the blood and rejuvenated by the Holy
Spirit. Many believers think they should wait and let others learn about
their relationship with Jesus over time. Wait until others notice that
there is something different. I remember falling in love and wanting to
tell everyone about this beautiful woman, even people I did not know. I
have more desire to tell everyone about Jesus. In 2Cor6:2, it says, " now
is “the day of salvation”. In Romans10:14 "But how will people call on Him
in whom they have not believed? And how will they believe in Him of whom
they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher
(messenger)?" We are all called to preach the word, if we wait, it may be
too late.
Douglas
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