A True Story From The Civil War

During the Civil War, a young soldier was answering his sister's letter in which she had appealed to him to become a Christian. The Chaplain, who was standing by, saw that this young man needed to come to a decision. So he began to plead with the soldier to give his life to Jesus Christ. Finally, the soldier voluntarily knelt beneath a shelter-tent and deliberately consecrated his life to the Saviour's care and service. Shortly thereafter, the soldier was killed in battle. The Chaplain's words are as follows, "As I said earnest words of prayer over the grave in which we buried him, and as I looked down into his dead face, I was glad that I waited that memorable night until he knelt by my side and gave himself up to his loving and waiting Saviour" (Individual Work for Individuals, p.89-90).

What about you? THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU IS WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What will be your response? Will you be like the man who said to himself, "You have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Wine, women, and song for you!" But God said to him,..."Tonight you die. Then who will get it all?" (Luke 12:19-20, LB).

What response will you make today? The soldier that the Chaplain talked to thought he could wait. I'm glad he didn't.

There is not a greater love than this, Jesus Christ voluntarily laid down His life for you! (John 3:16). This was the supreme act of love for you, "That while we were sinners Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Through this act, He is willing to bring you into His Kingdom and manifest His love to you forever (James 2:5).

In the Bible a thief cried out, "Lord, remember me when you enter into your Kingdom." Jesus said, "Today (at your death) you will be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:42-43). It's by Grace (God's Kindness) we are Saved (Ephesians 2:5).

Will you consider calling on His Name today? It is to Him that you must respond. You have the freedom to choose.

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