Matthew 11:28
‘Come unto me’
Read 2 Corinthians 5:11 to 2 Corinthians 6:2
Reader, are you inclined now, by the grace and power of God, to seek Christ? Is there a prayer arising in your heart now? Are you saying, ‘Now, or never! I must be saved now'? If you are, I hope it is the effectual call of our Lord, for if he calls, you will make haste and come to him. May God give you grace to come to Christ without delay.
Come to Christ just as you are. In all your sin and degradation, in all your filth and corruption, come to Christ. Do not try to clean up your life and then come. Come to Christ and he will clean up your life. Do not try to repent and then come. Come to Christ and he will give you repentance. Do not try to overcome your sinful heart arid then come. Come to Christ and he will conquer your sin.
Just as I am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bidst me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come.
Come to Christ, bowing to him as your rightful sovereign Lord. That leper had the right spirit and attitude. He fell down before the Lord in reverent submission, saying, ‘Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me whole.’ You do the same. Confess your sin. Confess that you rightly deserve to die for ever in hell. And say, ‘But, Lord, if you will, you can save me through the blood and righteousness of your dear Son.’
Come to Christ in simple faith. Trust his righteousness for all your righteousness before God. Trust his blood for all your cleansing. Just fall flat down on the merits of Christ, trusting him alone for your eternal salvation. God give you grace to come to Christ this very day.