November 30
Light for the DaysIf any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. —John 7:37.
HAVE I accepted this gracious and unreserved invitation? When the pardon is so full and free, and the salvation so great, why should any one refuse or delay to accept it?—Am I willing and now ready to be saved in Christ's own way, through his atoning death, putting away sin by repentance, relying on him by faith, consecrating myself for time and eternity to him? As all things on God's part are ready, am I ready to accept them?
The Father is ready to accept us; the Son to intercede for us; the Spirit to sanctify us; the promises are ready as wells of water for supply. Is all this ready, and shall we be unready? Is all this preparation made for us, and shall we be unthankful?—MATTHEW HENRY.
If we put off repentance another day, we have another day more to repent of, and a day less to repent in. God has promised pardon on our repentance, but he has not promised life till we repent.—T. SCOTT.
Wondrous love that brought salvation! Wondrous grace to sinners shown!
Heaven is wrapt in contemplation Of his love, whom men disown!
Oh! my soul! wilt thou disown him?
Wilt thou not, my heart, enthrone him?
—RUSSELL.