It is now or never.

Acts 19: 4 Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. 7 There were about twelve men in all.

We are living in times when almost everyone has an opinion on almost everything. Whatever it might be people are always ready with a free advice. More often than not people are comfortable in advising rather than attempting the same. So when resources are low and support is less, it is always recommended to wait and watch.

When Paul landed up in Ephesus he had almost none as a mature Christian and an effective disciple to start the ministry. He only found 12 men who were probably the disciples of Apollos who were not baptized in the name of Jesus. He did not lose heart. But he went on to start the work with them and that was the beginning of a glorious Church in Ephesus. It all began with a desire to get going and not quit even when there was no support.

Most of us have some desire and passion in life. But we are often waiting for the so called right time and right people to get going. But as they say, tomorrow never comes. It is now or never.

Stanley Thomas Isac

Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at Stanleytisac@gmail.com