0901. 883. “Today”

883. “Today”

The presentness of God’s things need to be kept in mind.

1. Christ. “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and for ever” (Heb_13:8). He is the same without any sameness. In the Cross of His passion, in the communion of His presence, and in the for ever of His glory.

2. Conversion. “Today I must abide at thy house.” “This day is salvation come” (Luk_19:5, Luk_19:9). Christ’s presence is salvation and power.

3. Consecration. “Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord” (Exo_32:29). Separation to the Lord and dedication to Him are the soul of consecration.

4. Concentration. “Today if ye will hear His voice” (Psa_95:7; Heb_3:7, Heb_3:13, Heb_3:15; Heb_4:7). To hear His voice is to obey His Word.

5. Command. “My son, go work today in my vineyard” (Mat_21:28). There is work to do, we are commanded to do it, and to do it today.

6. Communication. “Hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which Thy servant prayeth before Thee today” (1Ki_8:28). To communicate to the Lord in prayer we need to keep the communicating way open.

7. Communion. “Today thou shalt be with Me in Paradise” (Luk_23:43). To be with Christ is Heaven.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH