INFIDELS are often bold in blaspheming God and ridiculing the Bible when things are going along smoothly, but when trouble or danger appears how often their courage vanishes.
During a gale on Lake Erie once, a ship named the Robert Fulton was wrecked and many lost their lives. On board was an atheist with a box of books he intended to distribute among those who listened to his infidel lectures.
The man was loud and clamorous in proclaiming his atheistic views until the gale came on. Then like the rest of the passengers he was silent and trembling, anxiously awaiting the uncertain fate of the ship. The huge waves struck the boat and rolled over the deck. Even as they neared shore, pounded by the mighty waves the whole forward part of the ship broke apart and the water poured into the cabins.
A passenger who was saved told of how the infidel was on his knees crying for mercy. His voice could be heard above the raging elements begging the Lord to forgive his blasphemies, till a heavy sea swept over the deck, and carried him and his books to the bottom.
Whether the poor wretched man found the forgiveness he sought in his last moments eternity alone will reveal. “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Gen. 18:2525That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? (Genesis 18:25). “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Heb. 10:3131It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Hebrews 10:31). How much better to humbly bow before Him, to own His claims and accept His salvation by trusting in Christ as Saviour, before it is too late! “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Cor. 6:22(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) (2 Corinthians 6:2).
ML-05/09/1976