Jesus said, "I must work while it is still day because night is coming when no man can work" (John 9:4)...
The Lord lived in an agricultural society. He knew that farmers had to do their work while the sun was up, and finish their tasks when it began to get dark. Farming, like most forms of labor, would be impossible to do when there's no light. And with this Scripture from John's gospel in mind, I believe the Lord was obviously trying to give His disciples a spiritual lesson. There's only a limited amount of time to do what we can to further the kingdom of God.
You see, as time goes on, sin will increase and wickedness will run rampant. Conditions in the world will worsen, so says the Word of God, thus making the Lord's work more difficult to do. In addition, men's hearts will become harder. The increase of lawlessness will cause many hearts to close themselves to the Holy Spirit's influence. Many will begin to distrust their neighbors more and more, and the world will become spiritually darker.
Therefore, today is the day of salvation. Now is the time, while there is still "Light," for the nations to be told the gospel. Tomorrow it may be too late.
D.B.
You see, as time goes on, sin will increase and wickedness will run rampant. Conditions in the world will worsen, so says the Word of God, thus making the Lord's work more difficult to do. In addition, men's hearts will become harder. The increase of lawlessness will cause many hearts to close themselves to the Holy Spirit's influence. Many will begin to distrust their neighbors more and more, and the world will become spiritually darker.
Therefore, today is the day of salvation. Now is the time, while there is still "Light," for the nations to be told the gospel. Tomorrow it may be too late.
D.B.
