I WAS reading the other 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 who fail to point sinners simply to Jesus are listened to, 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 friends, 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.
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:
ML 05/18/1924