IT was night, and too dark to discern the features of the passers-by. It struck me that it would be a good opportunity to offer a few gospel books to those who might be too proud to receive them in daylight.
The first recipient, upon his own confession, was a tramp, and most gratefully he received it, and I passed on gladdened, lifting up my heart that God would use the book as an instrument in His hand for the man's blessing.
Next came along a lady and gentleman, whose voices were easily recognizable. On offering them a book the gentleman most politely said, "No, thank you!" I passed on saddened, feeling how inexpressibly solemn it would be if they treated God as politely in refusing His offers of salvation, as they treated me in declining the little book containing those offers.
Friend, bear with me. Whether you are a tramp limping along life's highway, or refined and educated, you need salvation. You have sinned against your Creator again and again. Your sins have separated you from Him, and there must come a settlement sooner or later.
But we have glad good news. God Himself has taken up your case, and in the Person and by the work of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, all His claims against sin have been met, so that He can meet you as a Savior-God.
Do not say politely to God, "No, thank You!" It would be terrible if He took you at your word, and you could not blame Him if He did.
On the contrary, bow the knee, receive the offer of salvation, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall receive the Father's kiss of forgiveness, the best robe, the ring, the sandals, the right royal welcome to His heart and heaven.
F. G. W.