TWO gentlemen were walking in a public park. They were speaking together upon the subject of conversion. One of them was longing for peace, but seemed unable to grasp the gospel in its greatness and simplicity.
The glorious word "whosoever" was brought before his attention, but in vain. He did not think it could mean him. The word of God, telling of the finished work of the Saviour and of the forgiveness and salvation of every one who believes upon Him, did not seem enough.
"Surely I need something beside that," he thought.
As they continued on their way they came to a spot where a notice-board was put up. It had upon it the words:
CAUTION
Whosoever is found
trespassing on these
beds will be prosecuted.
You may go and trample on those beds and do what you like."
"O! no, I may not," replied the anxious one. "Do you not see the notice?"
"O! yes, I see the notice; but you said just now that you did not see that 'whosoever' meant you. I cannot go, but you—you can go.
"Ah! I see it all now," was the reply; "'whosoever' does mean me. 'Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.' It does mean me, and is a free, open invitation for everyone to come to Christ."
Thus the truth dawned upon him at last, and he passed into peace.
"Whosoever" opens the door of blessing wide, and anyone may enter in.
Open your Bible, now, to some of the liberating words,
"To Him (the Lord Jesus Christ) give all the prophets witness, and through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins" Acts 10:4343To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. (Acts 10:43).
"Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed."
These messages are for needy, longing souls. They come from a God who cannot lie. Receive them in faith and say—
"It was for me, it was for me
The Saviour died on Calvary,
Salvation full for me to win:
God's whosoever takes me in."
Messages of God’s Love 1/17/1932