Do Not Delay.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023Key Verse
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” John 9:4
Text — John 9:4-5
Message
Procrastination is another word for the delay. It means to put off doing something that should be done until a later time, because you do not want to do it or because of laziness and playfulness. Jossy was very good at playing musical instruments. She was the best the three times she represented her school in a music competition. Over time, she began to procrastinate and no longer take rehearsals seriously. Sadly, she did not do well when she represented her school for the fourth time.
From the key verse, we learned that Jesus Christ, our perfect example, did what was to be done without delay. Do you do your house chores on time? Do you delay doing your assignment and wait till you are reminded? Have you repented of your sin or you are still living in disobedience? Do not delay any longer. Now is the time, today is the day of salvation. Delay in buying enough oil at the right time could be the reason why the five foolish virgins were not prepared and were unable to go in with the bridegroom. Delay in doing the right things is dangerous.
Further Reading
Matthew 25:1-13
Prayer for today
Dear Father, please help me to stop procrastinating but do things I am meant to do at the right time.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
Very good sermon.