“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” — Proverbs 27:1 (KJV)
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2 (KJV)
Introduction
Every day, thousands of souls step from time into eternity. Some rise from their beds never knowing it will be their last morning. Some leave their homes never knowing it will be their final goodbye. Death often comes quickly and without warning. There is no appointment card. There is no final reminder.
Many assume they will have one last opportunity to “get right with God.” But Scripture never promises a final moment of repentance. The Word of God warns us that today is the only time we are guaranteed.
The question is not if you will face God. The question is: When will be your last chance?
The Uncertainty of Life
The Bible declares that life is brief:
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” — James 4:14 (KJV)
Life is a vapor. It is here, and then it is gone. No one schedules their death. No one expects tragedy. Yet accidents, sudden illness, and unexpected events fill hospitals and cemeteries every single day.
The rich man in Luke 12 said, “Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years.” But God answered him, “Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee.”
He thought he had years. He had hours.
You may assume you have time. Scripture says you do not know.
There Is No Salvation After Death
The Bible is clear that eternity is fixed once life ends.
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27 (KJV)
There is no second chance beyond the grave. No repentance in Hell. No crossing over from torment into glory. The rich man in Luke 16 begged for relief, but a “great gulf” was fixed.
If a person has not accepted Christ before death, there is no hope of escaping eternity in Hell.
This is not harshness. This is truth.
The Lord Jesus Christ spoke more about Hell than anyone else in Scripture. He described it as a place of fire, torment, and outer darkness. He warned because He loves. He died so no one would have to go there.
But His offer must be received in this life.
The Deception of “Later”
One of Satan’s greatest lies is the word later.
“I will think about it.”
“I will get saved someday.”
“I will settle this before I die.”
But what if death comes suddenly? What if there is no hospital bed? No final prayer? No whispered confession?
Every day people die unexpectedly. They had plans. They had intentions. But intention is not salvation.
Felix trembled under Paul’s preaching in Acts 24. He felt conviction. Yet he said, “Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”
There is no record that convenient season ever came.
Conviction delayed becomes conviction silenced.
The Tugging in Your Heart
If you feel a stirring within you—an uneasiness, a drawing, a conviction—that is not chance. That is the Holy Spirit.
Jesus said in John 6:44, “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.”
When you sense that pull, that is God’s mercy reaching toward you. It is not emotional pressure. It is divine invitation.
But Scripture also warns that the Spirit will not always strive with man (Genesis 6:3). The heart can become hardened. The voice can grow faint.
This may be your moment.
This may be your opportunity.
This may be your last chance.
The Urgency of Today
The Bible never says, “Tomorrow is the day of salvation.” It says, “Now.”
Now—while your heart is tender.
Now—while conviction is clear.
Now—while breath fills your lungs.
You are not promised another sermon.
You are not promised another invitation.
You are not promised another sunrise.
Eternity hangs in the balance of a single decision: What will you do with Jesus Christ?
He has already done the work. On the cross He paid the full price for sin. He rose again in victory. Salvation is not earned. It is received through repentance and faith.
But it must be received.
Conclusion
Every day thousands enter eternity without warning. Some assumed they would have one final opportunity. They did not.
If you have not trusted Christ, you are living on borrowed time. You may have years left—or you may have minutes. Only God knows.
If you feel that tugging in your heart, do not resist it. That is the Holy Spirit calling you. This is not an accident. This is mercy.
Do not gamble your soul on tomorrow.
Today is your opportunity.
Today is your invitation.
Today may be your last chance.
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.” — Joshua 24:15 (KJV)
Will you choose Christ—now?