God tells us that "without faith it is impossible to please Him "(Heb. 11:6). We may be morally correct, receive high marks for our contribution to society, and even be faithful in performing religious duties, but none of these things qualify us for Heaven. Only faith in Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, who died as our substitute, can open the door to salvation.
Abraham Lincoln was a great man and a great President. But many do not know that only in the first few months of his life was he saved by putting his trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Moody Monthly Magazine pointed this out in an interesting article. It stated: "Abraham Lincoln was raised in a fine Christian home. He once said of his mother, ' I remember her prayers and they have always followed me.' In his youth, Lincold showed great interest in the Bible and spiritual truths. He memorized large portions of Scripture and read such works as Pilgrim's Progress. Yet in his adulthood, he strayed from his godly training. But with the burdens of the Civil War pressing down upon him, President Lincoln began to experience a change of heart. Not long before he died, he was asked 'Do you love Jesus?' He replied, 'When I left Springfield, I asked the people to pray for me. But I was not a Christian! When I buried my son, the severest trial of my life, I still was not a Christian. But at Gettysburg I consecrated myself to Christ. Yes, I now can truly say I DO LOVE JESUS!'"
Friend, don't rely on your upbringing, your good works, or your church membership. Like Lincoln, put your faith in the Lord Jesus and be assured of eternal life! HGB
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