Key verse: “And Moses said
unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father in law, We
are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it
you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath
spoken good concerning Israel” (Numbers 10:29).
One
day, a lawyer visited a Christian who stayed at St. Louis, United
States of America, to transact a business. After their business
discussion and before they parted, the believer said to him: “I’ve often
wanted to ask you a question, but I’ve been afraid to do so.” The
lawyer asked: “What do you want to know?” The believer said: “I’ve
wondered why you’re not a Christian.” The lawyer hung his head and said:
“I know enough about the Bible to realize that it says no drunkard can
enter the kingdom of God; and you know my weakness!” But the believer
cut him short: “You’re avoiding my questions.” The lawyer replied:
“Well, truthfully, I can’t recall anyone ever explaining how to become a
Christian.”
The believer picked his Bible and read
some passages, explaining that all were under condemnation, but that
Christ came to save the lost by dying on the cross for their sins. He
added: “By receiving Him as your Substitute and Redeemer, you can be
forgiven. If you’re willing to receive Jesus, let’s pray together.”
As the believer led him into a prayer
of repentance, the lawyer exclaimed: “O Jesus, I am a slave to drink.
One of your servants has shown me how to be saved. O God, forgive my
sins and help me overcome the power of this terrible habit in my life.”
Right there, he got converted and that lawyer was C.I. Scofield, who
later edited the reference Bible that bears his name.
What would have become of Scofield if
that believer did not persuade him to accept Christ? Many people, today,
have taken the back seat in obeying the Great Commission. Yet, souls
are dying everyday, going to hell. From our text, What plans do you
have for your relatives, friends and others in God’s kingdom? Paul the
Apostle said: “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel
is, that they might be saved.” (Romans 10:1). Why not pray to have such a
burdened heart like Paul’s today.
Thought for today: Be a
channel of blessing to the undeserving.
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