An Old Question

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The old question of over nineteen hundred years ago is still often asked: "What must I do to be saved?" The old answer to the same question has been given time after time; but still it bears, as nothing else will, the repetition of centuries: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved." Acts 16:3131And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. (Acts 16:31).
"But," say some, "I cannot believe, though I often have tried." Do not try to believe! The Lord Jesus knows all your weakness. You may tell Him you cannot believe, and plead with Him, "Lord, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief." Mark 9:2424And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. (Mark 9:24). He understands your case, no matter how difficult it may seem to be.
Believing on the Lord Jesus is not some notion of the mind, but simply child-like trust. "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." 1 Timothy 1:1515This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15). He says, "Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out." John 6:3737All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37). Just lean on His words, and sink back into His almighty arms.