WITH what quiet, calm thoughtfulness the men read the passages of Scripture on the poster on the wall. Well they may, for they bring before us our sinful condition, God’s remedy and the invitation to the weary soul to come to Jesus.
Have you thought of that first text. “All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Rom. 3:2323For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23).
What a terrible thing it is to think of coming short of God’s glory, and yet we have to do with Him.
If it were not for the next verse, we might be filled with trouble, but thanks be to God, He has provided a means whereby we may have our sins put away, so the second verse says,
Who is the Lamb of God? I am sure most of my readers can readily answer, it is Jesus, the Son of God. Yes, dear children, but presented to us as the One who was to be a sacrifice for our sins. So the word to us is, “Behold,” or look upon, “the Lamb of God.” The next sentence tells us what He does,— “which taketh away the sin of the world.” It is Jesus, then, who came to put away sin by tie sacrifice of Himself. But who will get the benefit of that sacrifice? The one who comes to Jesus. So the third verse says,
If you have first been troubled about your sins and felt their load, then the word to you is, “Behold the Lamb of God,” and “Come unto Me.” He puts sin away, He gives rest to all who look to Him, or will come to Him.
How terrible must the judgment be for those who will not come to the Lord after all the love God has shown to them in giving His Son as the Lamb to die for sinners. May you, dear children, not turn away from Jesus, but come to Him now.
ML 10/19/1924