Why Do You Wait?

 

Neal Pollard

 

From eternity God planned to save us,

Even before our creation,

Before failing in the choice that he gave us,

Adam committed the sinful violation.

Through time and events He gave us,

The answer to sin’s eternal condemnation,

When Jesus, Who came from heaven to save us,

Provided the great salvation.

You were born in a pure sinless condition,

But the time came and you were a transgressor,

From then until death you are in an awful position,

Until you are washed, a believing, penitent confessor.

Our nature and flesh say, “Just wait until later!”

Our hearts can be hardened in self-service.

Whatever our intention, the risk becomes greater

Waiting to obey should make us so nervous.

For in the twinkling of an eye, He could end it all,

Bring a forever halt to opportunity, time, and earth,

Then off to the judgment, on trembling knees to fall,

For what reason could delaying have such worth?

Death can occur in an instant,

And terminate response to His grace,

Then forever you will know that you can’t

See in heaven your loved ones or Jesus’ face.

Wait for what?  Greater love? More perfect sacrifice?

Better time? A more compelling reason?

No, the best has been done; Paid was the price

Now’s the moment, the day, time, and season!

Won’t you come and obey Him, He loves you

He’s proven it over and again

He wants you and what He promises is true

Forgiveness and peace from your sin!