The Value of Time - Part 2

B. We “put on the armor of light” by putting “on Yahwah Messiah” (13:14).
1. This is not something that we can do by ourselves; we need help with it.
2. We can look to the example of Jesus to show us how to live.
a. We notice His humility as He washed the feet of His disciples (Jn. 13).
b. We notice His compassion as He healed the multitudes and fed the five thousand (Mt. 14:13-21).
c. We notice His patience as He continuously taught His disciples.
d. We notice His dedication to prayer as He prayed often.
e. We notice His love for others as He worked with people.
3. When we apply these characteristics of Messiah to our lives, and obey the commands that He gives us, then we have put on Messiah.
4. The point is that we “put on the armor of light” by putting “on Yahwah Messiah.”
III. We are to “cast off the works of darkness” and “put on the armor of light” because the day of salvation is at hand (13:11).
A. “Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.”
1. “The night is far spent, the day is at hand.” (13:12a).
2. Each moment we live, we are closer to meeting our Maker.
a. Js. 4:14b
b. We are not guaranteed another day.
3. We are closer to our eternal home in heaven than when we first believed in Messiah.
a. I Pet. 1:3-5
b. Rom. 8:16-17
B. The Bible is full of examples of those who waited too late.
1. Heb. 12:17 (Esau’s lost hope) - For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.
2. Acts 24:25 (Paul speaking to Felix)
3. Mt. 25:11-12 (Jesus in the parable of the wise and foolish virgins)
C. We must understand that today is the day of salvation.
1. II Cor. 6:2
2. As the song says, “Today is the day of salvation, Tomorrow may be too late” (Song: Tomorrow May Be Too Late!).
3. We cannot afford to be one of the ones who waited too late to do something about our salvation.

Conclusion:

A. Are you prepared for the day of salvation?

B. We prepare ourselves by casting “off the works of darkness” and putting “on the armor of light.”
The Value of Time - Part 2 B. We “put on the armor of light” by putting “on Yahwah Messiah” (13:14). 1. This is not something that we can do by ourselves; we need help with it. 2. We can look to the example of Jesus to show us how to live. a. We notice His humility as He washed the feet of His disciples (Jn. 13). b. We notice His compassion as He healed the multitudes and fed the five thousand (Mt. 14:13-21). c. We notice His patience as He continuously taught His disciples. d. We notice His dedication to prayer as He prayed often. e. We notice His love for others as He worked with people. 3. When we apply these characteristics of Messiah to our lives, and obey the commands that He gives us, then we have put on Messiah. 4. The point is that we “put on the armor of light” by putting “on Yahwah Messiah.” III. We are to “cast off the works of darkness” and “put on the armor of light” because the day of salvation is at hand (13:11). A. “Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” 1. “The night is far spent, the day is at hand.” (13:12a). 2. Each moment we live, we are closer to meeting our Maker. a. Js. 4:14b b. We are not guaranteed another day. 3. We are closer to our eternal home in heaven than when we first believed in Messiah. a. I Pet. 1:3-5 b. Rom. 8:16-17 B. The Bible is full of examples of those who waited too late. 1. Heb. 12:17 (Esau’s lost hope) - For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. 2. Acts 24:25 (Paul speaking to Felix) 3. Mt. 25:11-12 (Jesus in the parable of the wise and foolish virgins) C. We must understand that today is the day of salvation. 1. II Cor. 6:2 2. As the song says, “Today is the day of salvation, Tomorrow may be too late” (Song: Tomorrow May Be Too Late!). 3. We cannot afford to be one of the ones who waited too late to do something about our salvation. Conclusion: A. Are you prepared for the day of salvation? B. We prepare ourselves by casting “off the works of darkness” and putting “on the armor of light.”
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