WHAT’S that man walking up and down in front of that empty house for, with his hands behind his back? He looks as if he is waiting for something—or somebody. Here comes a little boy (whistling on his way), to whom he puts this simple question:
“Seen Mr. Donnow down that way, Sonny?”
“No, sir. Why?” asks the boy.
“I’m waiting for him to come and let me have a look at this house. I think it will just suit me.”
“But, please excuse me, sir, the house is open. See the sign board. ‘Open for inspection at any time. Please walk in and view the premises.’”
“But Mr. D. told me he had the keys, and none could go in without his permission.”
“Begging your pardon, sir, but again I say, read the sign board. Don’t look for Mr. D., but look at the house, and you’ll see it’s open. I went through it myself yesterday with my father.”
The man turns round, reads the sign board, looks at the house, finds that what the boy said was true, and walks in. What a, picture of those who will not read the Bible for themselves, to see plainly that heaven is open to all who put their trust in the finished work of Christ on the cross.
Yes, thank God, heaven is open today! But we cannot say for how long. There is a moment coming—yes, fast approaching—when, “in the twinkling of an eye,” the scene will be changed. Delay not, but come to Him now and be ready!
ML 02/19/1933