Two thousand plus years

2 Corinthians 6:2 (ESV)

For he says, 

“In a favorable time I listened to you,

    and in a day of salvation I have helped you.”

On a dull, sultry day some years ago, a young man was seated in a railway train with a clergyman across the aisle reading the daily paper. The young man, a recent convert to Christianity, was gazing out of the window in happy contemplation when he began to sing quietly the gospel song "Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It!"

When he came to the end of the first stanza, the minister softly joined in the refrain, and then remarked, "I take it, young man, that you are a Christian."

"Yes, sir," the younger man replied.

"How long is it since you were redeemed?" Asked the minister.

"Two thousand plus years, sir," came the prompt reply.

"But I mean," said the preacher, a little confused, "how long since you yourself were redeemed?"

Again the new convert replied, " 2 Corinthians 6:2 (ESV)

For he says,

“In a favorable time I listened to you,

    and in a day of salvation I have helped you.”

On a dull, sultry day some years ago, a young man was seated in a railway train with a clergyman across the aisle reading the daily paper. The young man, a recent convert to Christianity, was gazing out of the window in happy contemplation when he began to sing quietly the gospel song "Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It!"

When he came to the end of the first stanza, the minister softly joined in the refrain, and then remarked, "I take it, young man, that you are a Christian."

"Yes, sir," the younger man replied.

"How long is it since you were redeemed?" Asked the minister.

"Two thousand plus years, sir," came the prompt reply.

"But I mean," said the preacher, a little nonplussed, "how long since you yourself were redeemed?"

Again the new convert replied, " Two thousand plus years, sir."

With this answer the conversation lapsed, and the minister resumed his reading. As the lad was about to leave the train, he said, "Pardon me, sir, I did not wish to appear smart or clever in my reply just now. I meant what I said. I was redeemed Two thousand plus years ago, but it was only last year that I found it out."

Never were truer words spoken of the philosophy of salvation. Two thousand plus years ago our Lord purchased our pardon on Calvary's cross.

Dear Lord, thank You for purchasing our pardon two thousand plus years ago. Help us to be diligent to share that great news with all we come into contact with. In The Name of Jesus, Amen.