IN INDIA the greatest sport is tiger hunting. It is an extremely dangerous sport, to say the least. Even though the tiger may be mortally wounded, it might have sufficient strength left to leap on the hunter and maul him to death.
One day in India a hunter went out to hunt tigers. When at last a huge tiger was sighted, he took careful aim and fired. The tiger was hit but not in a vital spot. The hunter fired again and again the tiger was hit. But the next thing, the infuriated beast was seen making for the man. He had three cartridges left and one after the other the first two whizzed through the air, and missed. Taking the greatest possible care the hunter again took aim, hoping his last shot would prove successful. Alas, due to the intense excitement and the rapid movements of the great tiger, he failed miserably.
His next thought was to run for his life. Nearby was a refuge hut, like many others in India built just for such emergencies. To this he sped as fast as he could, the tiger gaining on him at every leap. He reached the hut, and tried the door, but to his horror the door was locked. Oh, if he only had a key! If only the door had been left open as it should have been! But alas, while he tried desperately to force the door open, the savage beast pounced on him. The next day a rescue party found all that was left of the poor hunter.
Thank God, the door of salvation is not locked like that one in the jungle. Sinner friend, “Flee from the wrath to come” — from the judgment against your sins. Flee to the Saviour—the only place of safety. Jesus has died to put away sin, and all who come and put their trust in Him are saved—and safe forevermore. The judgment of God can never touch a soul that is safe in Christ.
The Lord Jesus says, “I am the Door, by Me if any man enter in he shall be saved.” John 10:99I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (John 10:9). Perhaps you are just on the threshold, like that poor man in the jungle, but the threshold is no place of safety. One step in faith, though it be ever so weak, will bring you eternal life and everlasting safety. On the other side of that threshold is everything you need for time and eternity. Choose Christ Jesus as your Saviour now, before it is too late. “Acquaint now thyself with Him, and be at peace.” Job. 22:21. “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” Heb. 2:33How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (Hebrews 2:3).
ML-11/18/1962