CYRUS and Joel were two boys who lived more than one hundred years ago in New England. Cyrus was an earnest Christian but Joel was an unbeliever. Cyrus would often plead with his friend to accept the Saviour but Joel would scoff and argue about God's great salvation.
One day Cyrus was in the hayfield, watching the men as they were mowing. Suddenly a rabbit darted in among the men who threw down their scythes and started to chase the little animal. The boy too, joined in the chase and, carried away by the excitement, he set his bare heel on one of the sharp scythes. Help was immediately called, but poor Cyrus lost so much blood from the wound that the doctors gave no hope of recovery.
Joel called on his companion and in the apparently dying lad he saw the power of that faith he had so often ridiculed. The calm confidence in the Lord Jesus, the lively hope and the great joy of his friend so near death, melted Joel's heart. He knelt by the bedside and put his trust in the Saviour and found joy and peace in believing.
Cyrus, however, recovered but was a cripple for the rest of his life. He wanted to tell others about the Lord Jesus and became a much loved missionary to the Choctaw Indians. His friend, Joel, also preached the gospel and many were won to the Lord.
Will you too come to that Saviour who has made so many happy? Accept Him NOW and know the blessed assurance of sins forgiven.
Messages of the Love of God 1/26/1958