Today's Daily Bread
Unfinished Business
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
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.
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