During his days as president, Thomas Jefferson and a group of companions were traveling across the country on horseback. They came to a river which had overflowed its banks because of a recent downpour. The swollen river had washed the bridge away. Each rider was forced to ford the river on horseback, fighting for his life against the rapid currents. The very real possibility of death threatened each rider, which caused a traveler who was not part of their group to step aside and watch. After several had plunged in and made it to the other side, the stranger asked President Jefferson if he would ferry him across the river. The president agreed without hesitation. The man climbed on, and shortly thereafter the two of them made it safely to the other side.
As the stranger slid off the back of the saddle onto dry ground, one in the group asked him, "Tell me, why did you select the President to ask this favor of?" The man was shocked, admitting he had no idea it was the president who had helped him.
"All I know," he said, "Is that on some of your faces was written the answer 'No,' and on some of them was the answer 'yes.' His was a 'Yes' face." *
Because of our sin, you and I stand at the "river of death and destruction." If we can cross over to the other side, we can have life. But, we cannot do it alone.
In fact, only One can carry us through the raging currents: Jesus. He died for our sins, was buried, and rose again thereby defeating sin and Satan. The blood that He shed in death paid the price for our sins thereby providing a "new and living way"
to eternal life in Him (see Hebrews 10:19-21).
Jesus said, "I am THE WAY, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6).
God has promised to save those who: place their faith and trust in Jesus (Acts 16:30-31), turn from sin in repentance (Acts 17:30-31), confess Jesus before men (Romans 10:9-10), and are baptized (immersed) into Christ for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38).
Can we trust Him? YES, for He has a "Yes" face! He longs to carry us to eternal life in heaven and He will – IF – we will accept His offer of salvation on His terms.
"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ.
And so through Him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God."
– 2 Corinthians 1:20
Won't YOU accept His offer?
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