HOW deeply interested are the two little boys in our picture this week. Either some interesting story one is telling the other or some important question he is asking.
The uplifted finger might suggest the thought of things above being the subject. We, trust, indeed, that many of our young readers may be so interested in eternal things, that they will often speak to each other of that which is so important—that is, Where will you spend ETERNITY?
This question has often been asked and many have never rested till they could say, It will be spent with the Lord.
Have you, dear reader, considered this important question? If not, I beg of you to consider it NOW. The fact that you are a sinner, need not bar you from being with the Lord Jesus for ETERNITY, for “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” 1 Tim. 1:1515This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15).
Jesus Christ is as able to save, as He is willing; and has promised not to cast out a sinner that comes to Him. (John 6:3737All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37)). Therefore, no sinner need be lost, even though he be the chief of sinners, because there is a fountain opened that can cleanse away any sinner’s sins. But the condemnation of the sinner is, that he refuses to obey the call; refuses to arise and turn to Him who loves sinners, and washes them from their sins in His own blood. There is not a man, woman or child who may not be saved, and he that is lost forever, will not be lost because his sins are too great to be forgiven, but because he will not give heed to the call of the Lord Jesus. May you not be one of those who will. refuse to come to Him, but come to Jesus now; if you have not done so before, and then in all earnestness and affection, like the little boy in our picture, tell others of that same Saviour and eternal bliss to be spent with Him, for all those who believe in Him.
ML 12/02/1906