As Mr. Worth, an evangelist, was one day traveling, several farmers who were in the same coach with him were complaining of the bad times. One said he did not see how it was possible to continue to farm, unless the government reduced taxes. He had raised three calves, and had just taken them to market and had to sell them for less than they cost him.
Another young farmer broke in: "I've lost more than $5,000, and I'm tired of farming in this country. I am going to Australia.”
This statement brought forth a general chorus of contrary opinions and remonstrances.
"There is a black crow everywhere," said one. Another remarked that those who could not do well in this country were likely to turn out failures in other countries. At this the intended emigrant looked rather depressed. Mr. Worth put his hand upon his shoulder, saying earnestly, "It is far better to be sure of going to heaven.”
"Ah, it is, sir," answered one fervently. "There is no sorrow there; here there is plenty of disappointment and trial.”
Mr. Worth began to talk with the young man, who paid careful attention to what he said, and when they got out at the station he exclaimed: "Well! I'll miss a train to know how to make a start for heaven.”
So they walked up and down the platform together, and the evangelist explained to the earnest inquirer the way of salvation through "repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ." As they were looking together at the third chapter of John's Gospel, the eyes of the young man brightened, and he cried out eagerly: "I see it all! Jesus has died for me, a sinner, and I must trust Him. "Yes," continued he, "and I do trust Him; and whether the journey to heaven be short or long, I will take Him as my Savior and Guide.”
How the heart of the faithful servant of God rejoiced as he said good-bye to the young man who had taken Jesus as his Savior, and who on his journey to a distant land would now have for his Friend Him that "sticketh closer than a brother.”
Dear reader, young or old, if you do not "see it all," without one moment's delay, as you sit, or stand, or walk, come at once to Jesus, for He waits to save you.
"As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
It was while reading this fourteenth verse of the third chapter of John's Gospel that the young farmer exclaimed, "I see it all!" May the Lord lead you to see it too.