We were tired and hungry and it was already quite dark. We had never traveled this road before, and we were eagerly watching for a place where we could buy some supper and find a place to sleep.
Our car was old, and noisy, and all of a sudden our lights went out.
“What shall we do now, Art?”
“Perhaps you could sit out on the front fender and hold a flashlight!”
This was tried for another few miles but at last we had to stop. No supper and no bed! But we were young and were soon lying asleep by the side of the road. However, young fellows don’t sleep too well on an empty stomach, and we were up again at early dawn. And now we were really hungry!
Then came the big surprise! Just down the road, and in plain sight was a big sign.
“REFRESHMENTS, MEALS, HOT COFFEE, OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATION.”
Art and I looked at one another in astonishment. We had slept by the roadside within a few feet of food and shelter!
Many a boy and girl, many a man and woman is going blindly along life’s journey, and some day they will come to the end of the way. Where will it end? Our journey ended in hunger and darkness, but we wakened to find food and shelter at hand.
But the end of our life’s journey is very important. Will it end in glory? Perhaps you say, “I hope so.” That won’t do. Right at hand is the “shelter and food” you need. It is the Lord Jesus Christ you need.
If you reach the end of the journey without the Lord Jesus as your Saviour, it will mean eternal darkness and sorrow. You will not wake up to find another chance waiting for you.
While there is yet time, turn to Jesus and accept Him as your Saviour. “Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:66Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: (Isaiah 55:6).
ML 08/09/1953