Missed Opportunities

Scripture References: Deuteronomy 18:15, 18-19; John 8:24

Ben Franklin made a speech on the last day of the Constitutional Convention, urging harmony among the delegates. It astonished him, he said, that they had produced a constitution of such high quality since so many compromises had fashioned it. He would vote for it because he expected no better given the differences among the colonies. Had it not been for Franklin’s and Washington’s willingness to sign the Constitution, many delegates would have refused. Only their influence made possible its eventual passage. Still, sixteen men refused even then to sign the document we so cherish today. What an opportunity they missed!

Jesus said he will forgive the sins of all who accept his Lordship; but those who refuse him will die in their sins. No other chance will come to them. To deny Christ is to miss the one opportunity that makes the difference between spiritual life and death. Those who sin but trust in Christ’s grace will live despite their sin. Those who sin and reject Christ will be punished despite their morality.

Courtesy of Speaker’s Sourcebook of New Illustrations by Virgil Hurley © 1995 by Word, Incorporated.
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture taken from the New King James Version®, NKJV © 1982 by Thomas Nelson.
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