I. “It is time to seek the Lord.”
—Hosea 10:12
The month of April is said to take its name from the Latin word aperio, which means “to open,” because this is the time when buds and blossoms begin to open, and we enter the gateway of the season of flowers. Dear reader, if you have not yet given your life to Christ, may your heart, like the world around you, open to receive the Lord. Every blooming flower serves as a reminder that now is the time to seek Him. Do not be out of sync with the renewal happening in nature—let your heart blossom with holy desires.
Do you say that the energy of youth still flows through your veins? Then I urge you—give your strength to the Lord. I was blessed beyond words to be called to Him in my early years, and I thank God every day for it. Salvation is priceless, no matter when it comes, but oh, how much greater its value when embraced early! Young men and women, since life is uncertain and tomorrow is not guaranteed, take to heart this urgent call: “It is time to seek the Lord.”
And you who are noticing the first signs of aging—do not delay. That lingering cough, that fleeting flush in your cheeks—these may be warnings you cannot afford to ignore. For you, more than ever, it is time to seek the Lord.
Have I noticed a touch of gray in your once vibrant hair? The years are passing quickly, and death is approaching with steady steps. Let every returning spring be a reminder to set your heart and life in order.
Dear reader, if you have reached the later years of life, I plead with you—do not put this off any longer. The door of grace is still open for you, and that alone is reason to be grateful. But remember, this is a limited opportunity, and with every ticking second, it grows shorter.
Here in the quiet of this moment, on the first night of a new month, I write to you as best as I can, pouring out my heart as a servant of God. With all sincerity, I urge you to hear this warning: “It is time to seek the Lord.”
Do not take this lightly. This may be your last invitation to turn from destruction—the final word of grace spoken to your soul.
(Culled from the Morning and Evening Devotional by C.H. Spurgeon. Revised language by GospelBellsRadio.com)