JUNE 12, 2013
Unfinished
Business
Read: Luke
23:32-43
Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom. —Luke 23:42
At
age 99, Leo Plass received his college diploma from Eastern Oregon University.
He had stopped working on his teaching degree during the 1930s when he left
college
to earn an income in the logging industry. Seventy-nine years later, he
completed the
three credits necessary to graduate and resolve this important
unfinished business in
his life.
Many
of us can relate to Leo. Our unfinished business may include apologies left
unsaid
or, even more important, unfinished spiritual decisions. One of the
criminals who was
crucified with Jesus needed desperately to make such a
decision. Just a few breaths
away from eternity, he realized who Jesus was and
wanted to be with Him in heaven.
He recognized his sin and Jesus’ innocence,
and said, “Lord, remember me when You
come into Your kingdom” (Luke 23:42).
Jesus replied, “Assuredly, . . . today you will
be with Me in Paradise” (v.43).
God
does not want anyone to perish (2 Peter 3:9). His offer of salvation is open to
anyone, regardless of age, health, or stage in life. His offer is open to you.
Don’t delay
receiving Jesus as Savior (2 Cor. 6:2). Resolve this important,
unfinished business,
and you’ll look forward to eternity with Him.
Time after time, He has waited before,
And now He is waiting again
To see if you’re willing to open the door;
Oh, how He wants to come in! —Carmichael
To be saved here means to be safe hereafter.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
