Many years ago an Italian sculptor made a very beautiful snowman. It was not funny like the one in our picture, but every curve of his fine face and clothing was skillfully carved as only an artist could do it. After several days’ work he stood back to admire the finished handiwork, all sparkling in hard white snow. The king was then invited to see this beautiful snowman. It is said that as he gazed at it, he wept and said, “Alas, must all this beauty pass away so soon?”
At his command, a roof was built over it in order to shelter it from the hot rays of the sun. This, however, only dulled the beauty of its sparkle. Slowly and surely the snowman melted away. Nothing at all was left of the sculptor’s work.
“Foolish man,” do you say? But any of our readers who would spend a whole lifetime apart things that will not stand in the presence of God would he far more foolish. His Word says “All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.” Isaiah 64:66But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. (Isaiah 64:6). Although you may have worked hard, what has your busy young energy produced that is pleasing to Him? Nothing at all. What will God accept then?
“This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hast sent.” John 6:2929Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. (John 6:29). God sent His own Sort to finish the work of redemption for us because we could never do it ourselves. God cannot accept any of our works for salvation, but He has already accepted the work of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you believed on Him?
Our friend the sculptor accepted the king’s offer to carve lasting works in stone after that. The king supplied him with the finest of marble for this.
Our God has provided a Saviour for you, and if you have accepted Him, then in His name and in His strength alone, you also may do the will of God, and this work will abide forever. Lay aside your worthless labors and accept Christ’s Work for your salvation today. Then, and not till then, can you
ML 02/12/1950