“I LIKE TO give away money and I clothing,” said a lady, “but I am careful to give only to deserving people.”
No doubt this is quite right, as far as man’s thoughts go. “But how different,” said a Christian, who overheard the lady’s remark, “how different from God’s way of giving. He gives to those who do not deserve anything.”
God has given the greatest gift that ever was given. “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:2323For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23). And great as that gift is, it seems even more amazing that God bestows it upon men and women, and boys and girls, who have sinned against God. Indeed if God limited His gift to deserving people, who would there be to receive it? There would not be one, for the Bible tells us, “The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.... There is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Psalm 14:2, 32The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. (Psalm 14:2‑3). And, “ALL HAVE SINNED, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:2323For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23).
But, blessed be His name, He gives to these very ones the gift that cost Him so much, for it is only through the death of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, that eternal life is offered. Now you may have it, no matter how undeserving you may be, if you will simply take your place as a sinner and accept God’s gift.
Perhaps you are wondering just how you can do this. Let me tell you about two young folks who recently accepted salvation. Both of them wanted to be saved and after we talked with them a little we got down on our knees. Then each in his own way spoke a simple prayer from his heart, something like this: “Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner, but I take You as my Saviour. Thank You for dying on the cross for me. Amen.” God heard those prayers and saved both of the young folks. If you go to God in a similar way, He will save you, giving you His priceless gift of eternal life.
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