John Wesley was once traveling in the country. A robber stopped him and said he would kill Wesley if he did not hand over his money. Wesley gave the robber his money.
Then he said, “Let me just say one thing to you. The time may come when you will be sorry for the life you are living. You may be sorry then about your sins. When that time comes remember God’s Word says, ‘The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.’ "
Many years later, a well-dressed stranger came up to Wesley. He asked Mr. Wesley if he remembered the time he was robbed on the highway. Mr. Wesley said, “Yes, I remember.”
“I am that man who robbed you,” said the stranger. “The verse you quoted from the Bible that night changed my life. I am saved, and now I am telling others about God’s love.”
The Bible says, “For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” Hebrews 4:12. It also says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” Romans 1:16.
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