There was once an earnest young blacksmith in our Bible class who was a real soul winner. At the close of our gospel meetings for the young children, he would be down among the children, earnestly pointing them to the Saviour.
“I like to strike when it’s hot,” he used to say, “for if you don’t do that, it’s no use after.” By this, he meant that when the heart is tender and when the conscience has been aroused by means of the word spoken, souls should be urged to decide for Christ.
The young blacksmith believed in this because he was himself converted, by means of an earnest young fellow who laid his hand on his shoulder as he was going out the door.
“Will you go, rejecting Christ, or will you receive Him now?” he asked the young blacksmith. Our friend did receive Him then and there.
You have no doubt had your days of such anxiety, dear reader, but have you been converted? Did you accept the Lord Jesus when your heart was thus tender, or has your heart become hardened by continued rejection of Him. Remember, He will not knock forever, but, Soon thy heart be cold and silent, And the Saviour’s pleading cease.
Decide for Christ today,
And God’s salvation see;
Yield soul and body, heart and will,
To Him, who died for thee.
ML 01/31/1965