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This site was
mainly intended for the edification of believers, as we have the
site 'bekeer-u.nu'
(meaning 'repent now') for those who are yet unsaved.
If you are still unsaved, our heart yearns over you: and we would
fain say a word which may be blessed to you.
Open your Bible, and read the story of the lepers, and mark their
position, which was much the same as yours. If you remain where
you are you must perish; if you go to Jesus you can but die.
"Nothing venture, nothing win" is the old
proverb, and in your case the venture is no great one. If you sit
still in sullen despair, no one can pity you when your ruin comes;
but if you die with mercy sought, if such a thing were possible,
you would be the object of universal sympathy.
None escape who refuse to look to Jesus; but you know that, at any
rate, some are saved who believe in him, for certain of your own
acquaintances have received mercy: then why not you? The Ninevites
said, "Who can tell?" Act upon the same hope, and
try the Lord's mercy.
To perish is so awful, that if there were but a straw to catch at,
the instinct of self-preservation should lead you to stretch out
your hand. We have been talking to you on your own unbelieving
ground, we would now assure you, as from the Lord, that if you
seek him he will be found of you. Jesus casts out none who come
unto him.
You shall not perish if you trust him; on the contrary, you shall
find treasure far richer than the poor lepers gathered in Syria's
deserted camp. May the Holy Spirit embolden you to go at once, and
you shall not believe in vain. When you are saved yourself,
publish the good news to others.
Hold not your peace; tell the King's household first, and unite
with them in fellowship; let the porter of the city, the minister,
be informed of your discovery, and then proclaim the good news in
every place. The Lord save thee ere the sun goes down this day. |
