An old Indian chief was told of the Lord Jesus Christ the Saviour of sinners, but he said, "the 'Jesus road' is good, but I have followed the old Indian road all my life, and I will follow it to the end."
A year after this the Indian chief took very ill and death stared him in the face. He called for the missionary and said, "Can I turn to the 'Jesus road' now? My road stops here!"
How many there are like the old chief, who are following roads of their own choosing, hoping that they will reach heaven in the end. They do not see their need of Christ as their Saviour, and do not like to be spoken to of these things. Yet the Bible says, "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man; but the end thereof are the ways of death." Proverbs 16: 25 .
Indeed, the Bible tells us of two ways; the broad way and the narrow way. Sad to say, the majority choose the broad way, where they can live in their sins; as long as they have their health and strength they have little thought of God and of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. But oh how terrible it is for them when death comes in view, and "after this the judgment." Hebrews 9:2727And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27). The road of sin and of "religion without Christ" ends at death. There is no peace or joy at such a time for those who have walked the broad road — and then a lost eternity. How solemn!
But the Indian asked if he could turn to Jesus where his road ended. Oh how wonderful the grace of God that He will receive all who come to Him through Christ. It is not too late yet, for the door of mercy stands wide open, and "whosoever will" may enter now. "Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." 2 Cor. 6:22(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) (2 Corinthians 6:2). You may not have a deathbed like the Indian chief, however, for death may overtake you suddenly, or the Lord Jesus may come for His own this very day. Why put it off? The work necessary for your salvation and mine was all finished at Calvary, and now as a risen and glorified Saviour at God's right hand, the Lord Jesus waits to save you. Tomorrow may be too late.
Messages of the Love of God 2/2/1958