“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;”– Eph. 2:1
“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)” – Eph. 2:5
“….having no hope, and without God….” – Eph. 2:12
No one likes bad news, especially when it concerns those you care about. For example, what if your best friend or dearest loved one said-
– “I lost my job and we are going bankrupt”.
– “My child is missing!”
– “My husband/wife filed for divorce!”
– “I am dying of cancer!”
The list could go on and on, but you get the picture. News such as this would break our heart, move us to tears, cause us to pray, and prompt us to offer our help. But there is something worse than these things. What if I told you your loved one is dead? Whether you realize it or not, that just might be the truth. The fact is, if they haven’t received Christ as their Lord and Savior they are dead – spiritually dead. They are not just lost, sick, or injured. They are dead! Although they are young, strong, and physically healthy they are dead in the worst sense of the word. They are spiritually dead – separated from God, condemned and headed for hell. So how does that news affect you?
Loving them as you do, I suspect you would do anything in your power to help them through their financial fall, domestic difficulties, and physical problems. But when it comes to their spiritual needs we often fail to show any great concern. Even when we speak of them being unsaved we are often cold, casual, and unemotional. Why? We would rush into a burning building, jump into a raging river, or drop everything we’re doing to help those in need. But some how we fail to give them what they need most – the life giving power of the gospel. Of all the sins in the world our sin of silence is among the most terrible. As Christians we have the message the world needs more than anything else. May God help us deliver it before it’s too late.- HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
