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Morning and Evening

March 13, Morning

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"Why sit we here until we die?" — 2 Kings 7:3 · KJV

Dear reader, this little book was mainly meant for the building up of believers; but if you are still unsaved, our heart yearns over you, and we would gladly say a word that may be blessed to you. Open your Bible and read the story of the lepers, and mark their position, which was much like yours. If you stay where you are, you must perish; if you go to Jesus, you can but die. "Nothing venture, nothing win," says 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 were to perish 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 on 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 make you stretch out your hand. We have been reasoning with you on your own unbelieving ground; now we would assure you, as from the Lord, that if you seek Him, He will be found by you. Jesus casts out none who come to 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 join with them in fellowship; let the city's watchman, the minister, be told of your discovery, and then proclaim the good news everywhere. The Lord save you before the sun goes down this day.