It Is Never Too Late

Luke 1:5-7

Zachariah thought it was too late for him in certain areas of his life, yet he went on and did his assigned service in the temple.

It was later in life when God showed up and gave a message.

“a son…named John” (v.13)

It was later in life when God showed up and did a miracle.

“Elizabeth…pregnant” (v.7)

It was later in life when God showed up and showed a motive.

“he shall be great in the sight of the Lord” (vs.15-17)

Here are some AREAS you are never too late for:

I. It Is Never Too Late For Service.

Psalm 100:2 “Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.”

Illustration: Billy Kersh

II. It Is Never Too Late For Sanctification.

1 Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”

Illustration: A workman’s list of tools.

III. It Is Never Too Late For Salvation.

Luke 1:77–79

77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Illustration: The Roman’s Road

Conclusion:

The story of an old woman in a church constantly praying at the altar for her three sons to be saved.

She prayed and wept for years at the altar.

When anyone asked for prayer requests she always asked for them to pray those three would be saved.

A lot of people felt sorry and pity.

Some scorned her and thought she wasn’t living right and that’s why those boys didn’t go to church.

But God…

Vance Havner tells how he grew up in that church and went back years later and saw all three boys there serving the Lord with one being a deacon.

It is never too late!