A young woman was earnestly endeavoring "to make her peace with God." She faithfully "attended to her religious duties." She went to church regularly and did everything she could to secure God's favor. Still, in spite of her efforts, she failed to find the rest of soul and peace of conscience she was longing for.
A preacher of the gospel visited her one day. After some conversation, he seemed to understand her problem. He asked to be allowed to use her well-thumbed Bible. She willingly handed it to him, and he turned to Col. 1:2020And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. (Colossians 1:20). Aloud he read: "And having made peace through the blood of His cross.”
He read the words again and said: "You see, you have set yourself a hopeless task. You are seeking to do what Christ has already done.”
The lady was astonished. Taking the Book in her own hands, she said: "Let me read that for myself.”
Slowly she read the words: "And having made peace through the blood of His cross." Joyfully she exclaimed: "Oh, it's strange that I never saw that before! And it was there all the time. I've been trying to do what Christ had done long ago. What a stupid mistake! I might as well have tried to accomplish my own redemption. But blessed be His name, I see He made peace for me. I'll just be satisfied with His work, and rest my soul upon it.”
Will you not, dear reader, rest your soul on Christ and His finished work on the cross? Receive Him now as your Savior and Lord.