IN our picture this week we have two little brothers who have started out for lots of fun in a race down the hill on their wagon. But as down the pathway they sped, little baby brother grew more and more afraid, until he gave vent to his feelings in loud cries and tears. The elder brother was not so, but rather enjoyed it, not thinking of the danger that might possibly be ahead.
How like this older brother to many who are hastening on down the pathway of life not thinking of what is ahead of them, with no thought or fear of God before their eyes, and forgetting that any moment may be their last upon earth, and they may be ushered into eternity.
Dear reader, how is it with you? Have you thought how very soon you may pass from time into eternity? Think not that you are too young to consider these things, for those of all ages are called away. Be not like the little boy in front of the wagon, perfectly indifferent as to whether danger is ahead or not. It would be far better to be afraid like little brother behind him, for then you would be glad to find the way that God has given to all, whereby they may escape from the awful judgment” that must come at the end, for those who will continue in the downward road. God tells us in His word, “AS IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MEN ONCE TO DIE, BUT AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT: SO CHRIST WAS ONCE OFFERED TO BEAR THE SINS OF MANY; AND UNTO THEM THAT LOOK FOR HIM SHALL HE APPEAR THE SECOND TIME WITHOUT SIN UNTO SALVATION.” Heb. 9:27, 2827And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 28So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. (Hebrews 9:27‑28). Yes, dear reader, there is terrible judgment ahead for all those who will go on carelessly to the very end; but for those who will fear God and will gladly take Christ as the One who has been offered for our sins on Calvary’s cross, there is salvation.
Such can say He died for me, He has gone through the judgment in my place and I know that I can look for Him to come and take me to be with Himself. Can you say so? Oh, do, not put this solemn question aside carelessly, for at any moment you may enter eternity and if in carelessness, it will mean eternal woe for you. Nothing can be of greater importance to settle.
Do you say “What shall I do?” The Lord testis answers, “Him that cometh to Me l will in no wise cast out.” John 6:3131Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. (John 6:31). Don’t wait till you think you are better, come just as you are. Jesus is a Saviour for sinners, not for the good for there is none good, but for sinners. So come to Him as such and you shall be saved. if you do, you will no longer be on the downward road and careless as to where it will end, but you will be on the upward road that will end in being forever with the Lord.
ML 05/06/1906