A farmer lost a $20.00 bill in his barn. He was not a wealthy man, and the loss of $20.00 was a serious matter to him. He resolved to turn over every straw until he found it.
After hours of determined search he discovered the precious bill and went home rejoicing greatly.
A little later the farmer became deeply convicted of sin, and remarked to his wife: “I wish I could believe in the Saviour; but alas, I cannot find Him.”
His prudent wife replied: “If you look for Him as diligently as you looked for that $20.00 you lost in the barn, you will find Him.”
The farmer thought much upon that advice, and made up his mind to seek the Saviour and find Him, come what may. He spent much time in earnest prayer. Now, unknown to him, the Saviour was seeking him more earnestly than he was seeking the Saviour. The farmer’s search was not in vain, for he was soon rejoicing in the possession of Christ.
ML-03/21/1976