Tuesday; March 23

I have never been one to file my income taxes early. Because of our incomes through the years, we don’t end up getting a tax refund, so we wait until the last minute to pay in our final share. So, as you might imagine, I was pretty thankful when they moved the filing deadline to May this year. No, it doesn’t save us any money; but it puts off the inevitable a little longer. The IRS is just the latest in a long line of agencies that have either postposed or offered some kind of moratorium on payments. From highway tolls to student loans, many organizations have given people a break from collections. Folks, I am not complaining, but we need to remember that, eventually, the bill we become due. For now, convenience is the key; but there will be a day when accountability will be the word of the day.

As I thought about conveniences and postponements, I got to thinking about the final judgement of mankind. Even though we don’t know when it will be, we can be certain that the day will happen – and when it does happen, there will be no delays or do-overs. We had better be prepared. Centuries ago, a leader was interested in Christianity so he called Paul in to discuss the topic. Unfortunately, the Bible tells us, “But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, ‘Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.’” (Acts 24:25). Felix, like a lot of others, sought a more convenient time to make his commitment. I wonder if he ever did.

Let’s not get lulled into a belief that God will be like so many other entities and postpone accountability in the midst of crisis. The Bible is pretty clear: God is filled with grace, but His timing won’t have a grace period.

Think About It!

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