19/07/2026
Those Who Easily Lose the Opportunity
Bible Verse: Luke 17:26–35📖
Evangelism is not easy. Many people say, "I will believe in Jesus later. They do not realize how urgent salvation is. The Bible reminds us in 2 Corinthians 6:2, "Now is the day of salvation." Salvation is not something we should postpone until tomorrow. We must respond to God's invitation today.✝️
In Luke 17:26–35, Jesus gives two historical examples of people who missed their opportunity to be saved:
1. Noah and the Flood
2. The Destruction of S***m and Gomorrah
The people in Noah's time continued eating, drinking, marrying, and living their normal lives. The people of S***m were busy buying, selling, planting, and building. They were so focused on the things of this world that they ignored God's warning. When judgment came, it was too late. They lost the opportunity that God had given them.
Jesus warns us that His return will also come suddenly. Those who are prepared will be saved, but those who are not ready will be left behind.
Why has God not judged the world yet? Romans 2:4 tells us that God's kindness, patience, and forbearance are meant to lead us to repentance. God patiently waits because He desires people to turn back to Him before it is too late.
As believers, we are called to share this message with others. Evangelism can be difficult, and sometimes we feel afraid or inadequate. If we depend on our own strength, we may never open our mouths. But we are not called to rely on ourselves.
We must trust in:
* The power of Jesus' name.
* The power of the Holy Spirit.
* The power of the cross.
When we evangelize in the power of the Holy Spirit, God Himself works in the hearts of people.
Let us believe in the power of the Gospel.📖✨️