2 Corinthians 6:2 (NLT) For God says, "At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you." Indeed, the "right time" is now. Today is the day of salvation. INTRODUCTION God offers salvation to all people. Many people put off a decision for Christ, thinking that there will be a better time - but they could easily miss their opportunity altogether. There is no time like the present to receive God's forgiveness. Don't let anything hold you back from coming to Christ. The right time is now! [Life Application SB] COMMENTARY PEARL Even one wrong trait of character, one sinful desire, persistently cherished, will eventually neutralize all the power of the gospel. Every sinful indulgence strengthens the soul's aversion to God. The man who manifests an infidel hardihood, or a stolid indifference to divine truth, is but reaping the harvest of that which he has himself sown. In all the Bible there is not a more fearful warning against trifling with evil than the words of the wise man that the sinner "shall be holden with the cords of his sins." Proverbs 5:22. Christ is ready to set us free from sin, but He does not force the will; and if by persistent transgression the will itself is wholly bent on evil, and we do not desire to be set free, if we will not accept His grace, what more can He do? We have destroyed ourselves by our determined rejection of His love. "Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." "Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts." 2 Corinthians 6:2; Hebrews 3:7, 8. [SC 34] COMMENTARY A Gospel Heart There are countless podcasts and books that promise they can upgrade your life. Bestselling authors share their tried-and-true secrets for how to change your bad habits. Thought leaders travel the globe with advice for how to discover more health and happiness. There are scores of good teachers out there. But Jesus was different. He wasn't just a good teacher. He didn't come simply to make bad people good people or give a set of tips and tricks for how to live well. He came to make dead people alive - to invite us to be born again by His Spirit, that we may be saved. The gospel is about our hearts starting to beat again. As followers of Jesus, we are resurrected people. Jesus has done for us what we could never do ourselves. By faith, we trust in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ to raise us again and give us new life. The same power that raised us from the dead is the same power that is transforming us to become more like Christ. Ask God to remind you of His resurrection power - you are forever changed by His saving grace. Dear God, You are saving me today, and through Your power, I experience new life. [Grace and Glory by Louie Giglio] LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 2 Corinthians 6:2 - Missing The Day Of Salvation. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240912-1244.html Psalm 95:7, 8 - When You Hear His Voice Do Not Harden Your Heart! https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230419-0940.html Matthew 12:31 - The Unpardonable Sin. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240908-1319.html Ephesians 1:19, 20 - Resurrection Power in Christians. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210924-0841.html Philippians 3:10 - Becoming Like Jesus In His Death. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170906-1054.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/