George Mason was twelve years old, and he was a real favorite at the Sunday school, His teacher loved him, and so did all the other boys and girls. Although he was full of life and fun, he was always quiet and well-behaved while in his class. He listened eagerly to the story of the love of God in sending Jesus to die for sinners. He grew very solemn when told of his own sins, and of what would happen to him if those sins were not forgiven. But I am sorry to say that George did something that many other boys and girls do. He listened to the story and he knew it was true, but he didn’t come to Jesus. And before very long he didn’t seem so solemn and thoughtful when reminded of his sins.
One day George was invited, along with all the other children, to a Sunday school picnic. He thought a moment and then said to his teacher,
“Do I deserve this invitation? I do not want it unless I deserve it.”
His teacher told him that the invitation was a free gift to all the children. “And by this you may learn,” added die teacher, “of the gift of God, eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Will you have God’s gift right now, George?”
“No, another day,” murmured George.
A while later, George and some of his friends were listening to a man preaching the gospel in the open air. George’s friends laughed at him, and soon George joined with them in mocking the faithful preacher. Suddenly the preacher turned and looked at George and said sadly, “If that boy knew that he might he in eternity in a week, he would not mock at God’s message.”
On the following Sunday, George’s chair was vacant, so when the class was over, the teacher called at his home. He was too late! At the very time the Sunday school door closed, and the class began, George died!
Dear boys and girls, do not put off your decision for Christ until tomorrow, for that may be too late.
ML 11/12/1950