Noble seamen are scanning the horizon for the sight of any vessel peradventure needing assistance. See the earnestness in their steadfast gaze; following the pointing and directing of the hands. Yonder out on the ocean is a vessel in distress, she is signaling for help, which will be readily given, willing hands doing all in their power.
In Bridlington Bay a rowing boat was out, and a strong sea rolling toward the shore. Hear the old salts talking—— “She’s a good ‘un, she is.” “There she is again.”
“She’s lost to sight— she’s gone.” “No, she’s no, she’s riding the crest.” “My, she’s a good ‘un.” But our friends in the boat did not realize their danger in the strong current and stormy sea, they were young and venturesome. Fortunately they returned safely. The experienced watchers were anxious for the reason they knew the dangers of which the others were blissfully ignorant.
You fathers and mothers warn your boys and girls of the dangers in life which they do not see. Life is joyous to them, they know no danger; life is opening out to them and they know not the pitfalls set by Satan to enslave them. But you know, you have experience.
Do they heed the warnings of those who know? No! they swing on in life, confident of what they can do, until, too late, they find themselves ensnared by evil.
My dear reader, do not resent the inquiry about your soul’s eternal welfare. The inquirer has learned by experience the saying and keeping power of God, through the atoning sacrifice of our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the operation of the Holy Spirit. The saved soul knows, and can help you to see your real, though unknown danger.
God’s Word speaks emphatically, but unless you read the warnings you do not know the dangers. Let those familiar with God’s Word warn you, at least see whether your danger is real or not. Let not the bliss of the moment blind you to your eternal state e’er it is too late.
Are you a seeker, or are you sought?
God seeks lost souls to save through the Lord Jesus, by His Holy Spirit and His followers. If you are lost it is not that you were not sought.
When distress signals are shown aid is forthcoming: when the prodigal was returning his father met him, and to every repentant soul there is forgiveness and for every believing heart there is life joyous, glorious life everlasting.
ML 11/10/1940