God's Glory Church

“But you must be vigilant in everything … do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your service.” — 2 Timothy 4:5

When the Titanic hit an iceberg in April 1912, pastor John Harper found a place for his six-year-old daughter in one of the lifeboats. He then gave his life jacket to one of the passengers and began to share the Gospel with all who would listen. When the ship was sinking and hundreds of people were waiting for an unlikely rescue, Harper swam from one person to another and said: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31).

At a meeting of Titanic survivors in Ontario, Canada, one man called himself “John Harper’s last convert.” After rejecting Harper’s first call, he accepted Christ when the preacher called him again. He saw Harper devote the last moments of his life to witnessing for Jesus before he suffered hypothermia and went to the bottom of the icy water.

Addressing Timothy, the apostle Paul encourages him to the same selfless evangelization. He instructs Timothy to preach with patience and vigilance (2 Tim. 4:1-2). The apostle reminds the young preacher to remain focused, despite the fact that some will reject Jesus (vv. 3-5).

Our days are limited, so every moment is important. We can be sure that our Father has prepared a place for us in heaven as we proclaim, “Jesus saves!”

How does knowing that our days are limited increase your willingness to share the Good News of Jesus’ love? How will you reach out to others today?

Lord Jesus, please enable me to share Your love with others.

Author: Sosheel Dixon