At the corner of a street a crowd of people were gathered. In their midst was a clown, who was amusing them greatly. A Christian passing by, saw the people and their entertainer. He was filled with longing desire for the blessing of the unsaved, and with earnest prayer, he pressed through the crowd and gave a thoughtfully chosen tract to the man.
Many would think that such zeal was misdirected. However, the sequel proved the contrary.
The clown, accepting the leaflet, thought to make a laugh among the audience by reading it aloud. And thus, with clear voice, he went through it. The words at its close checked him, however, for he read,
That sentence reached his conscience. His life stained with sin came before him, and his imminent danger.
Immediately, he left the crowd to themselves, and quickly walked away to the astonishment of the people. He was followed by the soul-seeker who had given him the little messenger, and he endeavored to enter into conversation with him. All he could get in reply to his advances was,
“I’m lost, I’m lost.”
The Word of God had done its work. The conscience was reached. The soil of the sinner’s soul was plowed up and ready for the seed of the gospel.
With great joy the Christian told of the frank and free and full forgiveness, which was proclaimed today through Christ and His finished atoning sacrifice.
As cold waters to a heated, thirsty traveler, so was the gospel story to the convicted sinner. Before long, he saw that the message of grace was for him, as the warning of danger had been. He believed on the Lord Jesus Christ unto salvation.
Thank God it is still true that whosoever believeth in Him—in the Lord Jesus Christ—shall receive remission (forgiveness) of sins. The door is opened wide for all. None are too far away for grace to reach.
Be your sins never so great, fear not to come: for He Who calls you has stretched out His arms of mercy, and they are wide open to receive you. Mercy is ready to all who will receive it, and to those that need it most, most ready.
Go on with your work, tract distributor—through evil report and good report. What does it matter if your labor is thought little of by others? Do your service under His eye, seeking His glory, and He will reward you with the sense of His approval, and give you to reap in due season, if you faint not.