Come, at Once, as You Are
Many years ago, when in Cowdenbeath, I had a meeting for young people one Saturday afternoon. A little girl named E—B—was amongst the crowd of attentive hearers who sat in the hall. Directly the meeting ended she arose from her seat, made her way out to the street, and hurried home to the village where she resided, which is about two miles distant. Having reached it, almost breathless, she jumped into Mr. B—’s arms, saving, “Father, I’m saved.”
That afternoon she had heard that God had sent His beloved Son into this world to die for sinners, and that He now receives and freely saves all who trust in Him. So, realizing her need of pardon and salvation, she at once accepted God’s offer, and as soon as she could, rushed off to tell the good news, which filled her heart, to those she loved at home.
Home is a very good place indeed for all young believers to begin the confession of Jesus as Lord. Most Christians have been saved when they were young. Very few get anxious and troubled about their souls when they become aged. So delay no longer in coming to Christ.
A friend of mine, visiting some houses in the south of England, met a very old man, who, upon being questioned as to his soul’s salvation, replied, “I never think about it.” Being asked if he had ever thought about it, he gave the following sad answer; “Yes, when I was young, but I cannot bear to think about it now.”
Apparently the Spirit of God had striven with him in days gone by; and possibly now had ceased to strive any longer. My friend seemed altogether unable to help him, and had at last to leave him as a hopeless case.
Come to Jesus now, while you are still young, for God has said,
ML 09/29/1940