NOW
Posted by on Monday, March 30, 2020
The word NOW is mentioned well over 1,000 times in scripture. Therefore, it holds great significance so pay close attention. A few references of the word can be found in:
2 Kings 20:3 “I beseech thee, O LORD, remember NOW how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore."
Nehemiah 1:11 “O Lord, I beseech thee, let NOW thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.”
And, The Holy Writings say, “I heard you at the right time. I helped you on that day to be saved from the punishment of sin. NOW is the right time! See! NOW is the day to be saved.” 2 Corinthians 6:2
2 Kings 20:3 “I beseech thee, O LORD, remember NOW how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore."
Nehemiah 1:11 “O Lord, I beseech thee, let NOW thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.”
And, The Holy Writings say, “I heard you at the right time. I helped you on that day to be saved from the punishment of sin. NOW is the right time! See! NOW is the day to be saved.” 2 Corinthians 6:2
Point to ponder: Beloved of God, being ever so mindful of the times; we don’t know the fate of our individual futures. However, we can control the choices and course of action we choose to make or not to make, right NOW!