MINNIE Grey was the leader among her young friends. One evening they passed a hall where a man was preaching.
“Let us go in,” said Minnie, “we won’t stay long.” But they were shown seats near the front so could not easily leave.
At first Minnie was amused, but soon became interested in the earnest manner and words of the speaker, He spoke of punishment which sin must meet, but also of the willing death of the Lord Jesus to take the punishment Himself, and urged that all should accept His love. Minnie was deeply impressed. Then she thought,
“I wonder if others think this so important as he does.” And she looked about her: some seemed weary and restless; some were looking at their watches, as though impatient for the speaking to close; and some were whispering, and Minnie thought,
“I guess it is not necessary to decide now, I will wait awhile.” And she hurried away with her friends.
It was not until several years after, when her health was broken by sorrow and illness, that, weak and lonely in a hospital bed, she decided to accept Christ as her Saviour. She did not then wonder what others thought; or say, “There is time enough.” She only was grieved she had not been willing to honor Him when well and young.
Perhaps you often listen to earnest preaching of the story of Jesus; you, believe it is true; yet have heard it so often you forget it is urgent. Remember how those little careless acts and ways caused this girl to put off the most important decision of her life, which would have given her rest and joy.
ML 11/21/1937