Gary and Paul were talking seriously about salvation. Paul was a happy Christian, and he was telling his friend how much the Lord Jesus had done for him.
“I wish that you would come to Him and let Him save you too, Gary,” he said.
“I’m thinking about it, Paul,” returned Gary. “In fact I have often thought about it before now, but it means giving up quite a few things. Right now I am counting the cost of being a Christian.”
Just at that moment Harry joined the group and heard Gary’s last remark. Putting his hand on his shoulder, he said, “Gary, have you ever counted the cost of NOT taking Jesus as your Saviour?”
That was something Gary hadn’t thought about. Have you? What a dreadful thing it would be to pass out of this world unsaved, and into an eternity of endless woe! On the other hand how wonderful it will be when the time comes to go to be with Jesus, with all His redeemed to share with Him the joys of heaven through all eternity.
I am glad to say that Harry’s remark so disturbed Gary that he could not rest until he too, came and found Jesus as his Saviour and Lord.
ML-11/27/1977