Day 84 — 2 Corinthians 6 — Today Is the Day of Salvation

“Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2 (ESV)

There is a sense of urgency that runs through 2 Corinthians 6—an urgency that speaks not only to the unbeliever who has yet to respond to the gospel, but also to the believer who may be drifting, compromising, or delaying full surrender to Christ.

Paul writes with the heart of a shepherd, but also with the clarity of a prophet. He knows what is at stake. Eternity is not theoretical. Salvation is not something to postpone. And the Christian life is not something to compartmentalize. “Now is the favorable time… now is the day of salvation.”  Not tomorrow.  Not someday.  Not when life slows down. Now.

Paul begins this section by urging the Corinthians not to “receive the grace of God in vain.” In other words, don’t hear the gospel, acknowledge it, and yet fail to truly respond to it. Don’t allow grace to remain something you admire without becoming something that transforms you. This is a sobering reality. It is possible to be around the things of God—church, Scripture, community—and yet not be fully surrendered to God. That was part of the issue in Corinth. There were those who had allowed compromise to creep in. They were blending the things of God with the things of the world. They had not fully separated themselves in heart and life.

And Paul addresses this directly: “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers…” The picture here is agricultural. Two animals yoked together must be aligned—moving in the same direction, with the same strength, under the same guidance. If they are mismatched, the work becomes strained, ineffective, and even destructive. Paul applies this spiritually. What partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? What fellowship has light with darkness? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? The answer is clear—none.

And yet, how often do we attempt to live in both worlds? We claim Christ, but we hold onto patterns that oppose Him. We profess faith, but we compromise in practice. We attend worship, but we are influenced more by culture than by Scripture. This is what Paul is confronting. Because God is not interested in partial devotion. He desires full fellowship. He says, “I will make my dwelling among them… I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” What an incredible promise. The living God desires to dwell with His people—not just occasionally, but continually. Not at a distance, but in close, personal relationship.

But notice—there is also a call. “Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate…” This is not a call to isolation—it is a call to distinction. To live differently. To think differently. To pursue holiness in a world that normalizes sin.

Psalm 1:1 reminds us of this same progression—walking, standing, sitting in the counsel of the wicked. Compromise rarely happens all at once. It happens gradually, subtly, over time. And that is why Paul calls us back to intentional, Spirit-led living.

As he writes elsewhere in Galatians 5, the flesh and the Spirit are in constant opposition. The works of the flesh are evident—immorality, jealousy, anger, division—but the fruit of the Spirit is entirely different: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The question is not whether you will bear fruit. The question is--which fruit are you producing? Because fruit reveals the root. And this brings us back to the heart of Paul’s message: Today is the day of salvation.

This is not just a message for those who have never believed—it is also a wake-up call for those who may have settled into a form of religion without transformation. Salvation is not just about a moment—it is about a life surrendered. It begins with repentance—acknowledging that we are sinners in need of grace. It continues with faith—trusting in Jesus Christ alone: His virgin birth, His sinless life, His sacrificial death on the cross, His resurrection, and His ascension. And it results in transformation. A changed heart. A new direction. A different life.

Paul’s message was not always popular. He confronted sin. He called for repentance. He urged people to turn from compromise and walk in truth. And he did so knowing it would cost him—knowing it would bring suffering. But he also knew something greater: The gospel is worth it. Souls are worth it. Eternity is worth it. He refused to dilute the message. He refused to soften the call. He refused to trade truth for acceptance.

And as he closes this section, he reminds the Corinthians of his sincerity—his willingness to endure hardship, to suffer, to press on—all for the sake of Christ and His kingdom. That same call rests on us today.

So let me ask you: Have you truly responded to the gospel? Not just intellectually—but personally? Have you surrendered your life to Jesus Christ? Or have you delayed… resisted… or compartmentalized your faith?

Because tomorrow is not promised. And today—right now—is the day of salvation.

And for those who already believe—the question shifts: Are you walking in step with the Spirit? Are you living a life set apart? Or have you allowed compromise to creep in?

Today is also the day to return. To repent. To realign. To recommit. To walk fully in the life God has called you to. Because God is not asking for part of your life.
He is asking for all of it. And in return, He offers something greater than anything this world could give: His presence. His peace. His purpose. His promise of eternal life.

So today—choose. Choose Christ. Choose holiness. Choose surrender. Choose life. Because today… is the day.

Prayer
Father, thank You that today is the day of salvation. Thank You for Your grace, Your mercy, and Your patience with us. Lord, help us not to receive Your grace in vain, but to respond fully with surrendered hearts. Reveal any areas of compromise in our lives, and give us the courage to turn from them and walk in Your truth. Fill us with Your Spirit, that we may bear fruit that honors You. Draw us into deeper fellowship with You, and help us live lives that are set apart for Your glory. Thank You for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. We choose You today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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