A few days ago, I put two boxes of books out on the corner of our lawn with a sign that says “Free books! Help yourself!” These were some books that we’d already read and decided not to keep in our collection. We thought to ourselves that maybe someone walking by would see the books and grab one or four so that they could enjoy one of the titles we had left.
The pile started with about 40 books and slowly, we’ve whittled the pile to about half that. I’m kind of surprised that they’re not gone. I’ve seen people walk past, stop and peek in as if to see if there’s really something in there. I’ve also seen people start to take them and then change their mind, looking around as if to see if there’s some kind of trap I’ve set up! Like I’m going to spring out of the bushes screaming, “IT SAYS FREE, BUT YOU CAN’T HAVE ALL OF THEM!”
Sometimes, people can be that way when we present the truth of Jesus. God encourages us to spread the gospel to every creature. Telling everyone about the gift of salvation is so simple and the steps to accept Christ as your personal Savior seems so easy, yet does it really have the “FREE…take it!” sign in front of it?! It’s ours to just take?!
The answer is yes! Choosing to have a relationship with God is a gift that He gives us freely and openly. We only need to repent of our sins, ask forgiveness, turn ourselves over to Him, and ask Him to live in us forever. There’s nothing fancy about the request. There’s no special handshake or secret code you have to know. We can take that free gift, knowing that it completely changes our lives. I’m so thankful that I accepted that free gift so long ago!
How about you, dear friends? Is there someone you know that needs to hear about that gift of salvation? We can be praying for them. Or perhaps you want to accept that gift yourself? Message us at the Iron Porch, and we’d love to show you how.
~Erin
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