I WAS reading the ether day of a little boy who had fallen into the water, and was in great . danger of drowning. Several strong men had been doing their best to save him, but without avail. Presently along hobbled a poor crippled boy who instantly went into the water, and succeeded in bringing him to land.
As I read this, it brought to my mind much of what is to be found in the Bible. For instance, that boy struggling in the water, reminded me of unsaved sinners, doing their best to save themselves. God tells us that all have sinned, and therefore are lost, and without the power to help themselves, as it is written, “without strength”. Then the men who were trying to save him, are like many today who tell lost sinners, both young as well as old, to do the best they can, and struggle on, in the hope of being saved at the end. But, just as that boy would probably have been drowned if he had been left to the efforts of these men; so if those are listened to who fail to point sinners simply to Jesus, it will prove eternal loss to those who take their advice.
But, just at the right moment, when the boy’s efforts had failed, as also those of the men, there came along one who knew just what to do, and how to do. So, my dear young friend, when there was no hope for those who had sinned against God, Jesus came to save by His atoning death those who trust in Him.
He saw His creatures struggling in sin, unable to free themselves from its bondage; so He went down, down into the dark waters of death, that He might deliver them, and save their precious souls. O, what love! What tender pity and compassion that He should thus die in the place of those who loved sin, and were His enemies! He has not only died, but lives again at God’s right hand, to save and bless everyone who trusts in Him and His precious blood. Don’t wait any longer, for He stands with loving outstretched arms to receive you. Trust in Him and be eternally saved. Then with joy you can say:
Messages of God’s Love 2/9/1913