This little newsboy, with the daily paper in his hand, brings to mind the story of a lady who carried some wonderful news for a long, long way. This boy is only on his front doorstep, but the lady of whom I wish to tell you left her nice home behind, and crossed the ocean to far-away Africa. Can you guess what the news was that she was carrying such a great distance?
It was the wonderful story of God’s love to lost and helpless sinners. Perhaps you have heard it often, and so it is not “news” to you, but there are thousands in other lands who live and die without ever hearing that God loves them. They know nothing but fear and dread, both in life and in death.
One day this lady was standing by the roadside in Africa, and a young boy came along, to whom she offered a little booklet called “Jesu arkuitanaiwe,” which means “Jesus is calling you.” The boy was unable to read, so she read it to him. Then she asked him if he would like to be saved. “I am ready now” he said. They both knelt down right there by the roadside, and asked the Lord to save his soul. The next Lord’s day the young lad was found in the meeting with other Chriians, and there he publicly confessed the Lord as his Saviour.
Now, dear reader, how is it with you? Knowing this wonderful good news will not save you, unless you personally take your place as a lost sinner, and accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour. His precious blood alone can cleanse you from your sins and make you fit to dwell in heaven. There are many in these favored lands who know much about Christ who have never believed on Him to the salvation of their souls. If you have not done so before, make it personal today, and say like the apostle Paul of old,
ML 08/26/1951