Able and willing now
It is, third, a divine evidence and conviction that he is able and willing to do it now. And why not? Is not a moment to him the same as a thousand years (2 Peter 3:8)? He cannot lack more time to accomplish whatever is his will. And he cannot lack or wait for any more worthiness or fitness in the persons he is pleased to honor. We may therefore boldly say, at any point of time: Now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Today, if you will hear his voice, do not harden your hearts (Psalm 95:7-8). Behold! All things are now ready! Come to the marriage (Matthew 22:4)!
1771 text
16. It is, thirdly, a divine evidence and conviction that he is able and willing to do it now. And why not? Is not a moment to him, the same as a thousand years? He cannot want more time to accomplish whatever is his will. And he cannot want or stay for any more worthiness or fitness in the persons he is pleased to honour. We may therefore boldly say, at any point of time, Now is the day of salvation. To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Behold! All things are now ready! Come unto the marriage!
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Sermon 43 in the 1771 Works. Ephesians 2:8.
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