There was once a farmer who had a very useful dog.But when the dog grew old,his ungrateful master decided to get rid of him by drowning despite of his usefullness to his master.
Man's Plan
One faithful day,he took the dog to a river close to his farm and rowed the dog to the middle of the river.He then tied a heavy stone to the dogs neck with an old rope.When they reached the deepest part of the river,he threw the dog into the water.The poor innocent dog sank until the rope broke.Then he came right back up with a whine,and swarm to the boat.But each time he tried to climb in,his cruel master pushed him off with an oar.
At last the heartless farmer stood up and lifted the oar over his head."One good whack will sink him for sure," he thought.But as he swung,he lost his balance and fell into the water.
Man's Problem
He could not swim! He was drowning! But the noble dog saw his master in need,went to him,caught hold of his jacket and pulled him to safety.Inspie of the harsh and cruel treatment just received,the faithful friend saved his cruel master's life.
Anyone who treats a good dog like this deserves a punishment.Don't you agree?
God's Plan
But wait a minute! Aren't we more guilty than this farmer? Let's go back to when Jesus,the Son of God,came into this world with nothing but love and blessing for poor,sinful man.He went about healing the sick,raising the dead,feeding the hungry and bringing joy to the sad.
He was the most faithful friend man ever had.But men shouted,"Away with Him!" and nailed Him to the cross.Behold how wicked is a man's heart? The Bible says,"the heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately wicked; who can kno it?" -Jeremiah17:9.We'll take God's blessing as long as it suits us,but get rid of Him as soon as we feel we no longer need Him.
God's Provision
When we look at our Faithful Friend on the cross, we see God's love-not a word spoken nor a finger raised against us in judgement."God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,but that the world through Him might be saved" -John 3:17.Jesus sacrificed Himself for sinners,showing nothing but loving kindness to His enemies.
He prayed,"Father,forgive them,for they do not know what they do" -Luke 23:34.Like river,the cross was the place where men tried to get rid of Him.But because of His death,grace still flows out from Jesus to all those who repent,confess their sins,and trust Him as their Saviour.
The faithful dog of our story saved his master's life,giving him a few more years to live.But on the other hand,Jesus saves not only for a short time,but also gives eternal life to all who believe.
Your Move
If you don't know Jesus as your Saviour,we urge you to let Him save you by grace right now.Later when He comes in judgement,His anger will "burn like an oven" -Malachi 4:1,and then you'll be in real trouble! Won't you let your Faithful Friend save you now?The next minute may be too late.Remember,you have nothing to loose by accepting Him into your life.But if you reject His free offer,sorry to say this,you will be lost forever.
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