“Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You almost persuade me to become a Christian.'” —Acts 26:28

I think America is filled with almost Christians—far more than outright nonbelievers.

What is an almost Christian?

It’s like a husband waiting for his wife to come out of the bedroom to leave. He asks, “Are you ready yet?” She replies, “Almost.” That is a woman’s way of saying, “Another hour, minimum!”

You cannot be an almost Christian, really. You either are or you are not. It’s like being almost pregnant! You either are or are not pregnant.

One day, Paul was standing before Herod Agrippa preaching the gospel. It appears he was moved by what Paul said, causing him to say, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian” (Acts 26:28 NKJV).

Agrippa was close, but not close enough—just like many Americans. They seem to know just enough to get them into trouble. Despite a recent rash of books attacking faith by avowed atheists, the fact is, there are very few real atheists in America today.

America needs to hear the gospel. That’s why we’re proclaiming it on March 6 at Harvest America! Will you help with this nationwide outreach? Learn how you can play a part at harvestamerica.com

Harvest.org | Greg Laurie