Alfred was a clerk in a large store. He was but a youth of seventeen; his life was opening out before him with great promise for the future.
A senior salesman in the same store was an earnest Christian man, and he often spoke to the young fellow about things of eternal value. One day, he gave him a copy of the booklet, "The Reason Why," written by a prominent business man. In it the author, addressing his large business staff, tells WHY he is a Christian, and places before them their need of a Savior, calling upon them for instant decision. Space is left at the end of the book in which the reader can record his decision "FOR" or "AGAINST." No middle ground was possible.
The young man found the booklet interesting reading, quite understood its import; but the world, its pleasures, allurements, and sins drew him the wrong way. He filled in the space as follows:
DECISION FORM
I have thought carefully over the matter, and have decided to—(here he filled in) "REJECT" Christ as my Savior. I call God to witness my signature.
Signed: Alfred—,
Address:— Street, Date: August 7, 1951,
Age: 17 years.
This he returned to the salesman with a mocking smile.
Little did the poor lad dream how soon his decision would be irrevocable. NINE HOURS LATER a father with a breaking heart wept as he viewed the mangled remains of Alfred, his only son.
Leaving work that afternoon, Alfred decided to spend his half day holiday in a town 14 miles away.
A night of revelry was spent. Past midnight, the powerful auto, with Alfred at the wheel, was flying at top speed along the now-deserted highway. Only three miles more to be covered, when suddenly a dark object loomed ahead in the road. Brakes were applied, the wheels skidded, but in vain. The impact was terrible; and Alfred shot through the wind shield, rolled along some distance in the dusty road, and lay still in DEATH. The cow that was the cause of the accident paid the penalty with her life. Her driver miraculously escaped with only bruises and cuts.
"I have decided to reject Jesus Christ as my Savior." You would not, perhaps, have the temerity to fill in a form after the same fashion; but we ask, "What is YOUR attitude toward the Savior?" Are you an ACCEPTOR or a REJECTOR?
God waits to be gracious. The words of the Lord Jesus are still: "Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:2828Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28).
Reader, GET RIGHT WITH GOD!