While young Edie Mason was very ill she became anxious to be saved. A friend knew of her distress, and sent her a Scripture text card through the mail.
Slowly Edie read: "I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand.”
Sadly discouraged she sank back on the pillow, saying, "If I were only one of His sheep I should be happy.”
As that card fell on the coverlet it turned over. Displayed on the other side was a text. Lifting the card again, she read: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." 1 Tim. 1:1515This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15).
"Oh," the sick girl said, as this glorious gospel verse enlightened her soul: "If I'm not a sheep, I'm a sinner; and Christ Jesus came to save sinners.”
Happily she trusted Him, and gladly He received her. Resting upon His strong shoulder she learned that the blessed Savior of sinners is the Shepherd of the sheep, and in perfect safety He keeps all who put their trust in Him.