IT is related of Queen Victoria that once when out driving in the Isle of Wight she found her way barred at the end of a private road.
The royal carriage had to be turned round, as for some reason the gate was not opened. Queen Victoria was the sovereign of the British Empire, yet there was a path that was not opened to her.
Without doubt there were thousands of entrances which were open, or would have been gladly thrown open, but this particular way was closed.
Now, dear young reader, we wonder if your heart is like that gate? Jesus is the mighty Sovereign, not of a comparatively small dominion like the British Empire, but of the vast universe. Yet it is sad to reflect that although He may find an entrance in heaven and through His boundless realms, He may not be allowed a place in your heart, is that so, dear young friend? But you may be able to say,
“I know the Lord Jesus, He is my Savior, my loving Redeemer; for me He shed His precious blood to possess me for His own. Yes, I know and love Him.”
Well, what a happy day it was for you to open your heart’s door and let Him have a place in your affections! It was because He first loved you.
There are thousands of hearts who have let Him in. Once He stood at the door and knocked. He waited in some cases a long time, in others a little while; but He was at length welcomed there. But, dear young friend, if you have not yet opened your heart to Jesus, say like the psalmist, “When thou saidst, Seek ye My face; my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” Psa. 27:55For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. (Psalm 27:5).
The psalmist did not wait, his heart replied at once.
Will you come to Jesus NOW? O, how He loves!
There would be no hearts closed to Jesus if they knew His love, if they knew Him. When He was on earth He said, “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 11:3535Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. (Luke 11:35).
Immediately He was surrounded by all the publicans and sinners. His word had unlocked their hearts. They received Him. He received them. However great their sins or their burdens, He relieved them all.
He is still the same mighty, glorious Saviour! He cleanses from sin all He receives. Come then to Jesus now.
ML-06/16/1935