We young men were riding together, both fair, blue-eyed and strong, but how different the expression on — each face—one peaceful and calm; the other restless and reckless. They had been talking about books, and, as they were about to separate, John said to his cousin, “Frank, do you ever read your Bible?”
“Sometimes, but not often; I get no benefit from it because, to tell the truth, I feel I do not love God.”
John replied, “Neither did I, but I found out that God loved me.”
Slowly and thoughtfully Frank rode home, carrying a little slip of paper on which a reference is written, John 3:1616For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16), “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
In his own room he read it, and the entrance of that Word gave light, and rest, and joy, and peace.
This same blessed Gospel message comes to you today. Will you not let its living streams flow into your soul till, like a well-tuned harp, every chord in your being will vibrate with praise to the great Savior for so great a salvation?
ML-03/21/1920