Luke 13:22-30 – Too Late

When our Lord Jesus Christ is asked a question about how many will be saved, He replies with a command. He is not going to gratify the curiosity of His questioner, but press home to him and all around him, their own immediate duty. In taking care of their own souls, they will soon find the question answered. In trying to enter at the narrow gate, they will soon see whether the saved will be many or few. Our duty is clear. We are not to ask what other people are doing, and whether many of our neighbours, and relatives, and friends, are serving Christ. The unbelief and indecision of others will be no excuse for us. We must be up and doing, waiting for no one, putting our trust in our Lord.

A day is coming on the earth when the long-suffering of God towards sinners shall have an end. The door of mercy, which has been so long open, shall at last be shut. The fountain opened for all sin and uncleaness shall at last be closed. The throne of grace shall be removed, and the throne of judgement shall be set up in its place.

Men may see what is right when it is too late for them to be saved. There is a time coming when many will repent too late, and believe too late, – be sorry for sin too late, and begin to pray too late, – be anxious about salvation too late, and long for heaven too late. Many will wake up in another world, and be convinced of truths which on earth they refused to believe. Hell itself is nothing but truth known too late.

Questions
1. How does Jesus answer this man’s question?
2. What is our duty?
3. When will it be too late to believe?

Prayer Points
1. Pray for the salvation of family and friends.
2. Use prayer points from your congregation.
3. Pray for family matters.