Daily we are confronted with a variety of “special offers”. Many techniques are used to encourage our favorable response. Often we are urged to buy with the suggestion that this product fills some great need, or that it will only be offered for a limited time. Others tell us of new products, or special deals. Sometimes we are told that we have been specifically chosen for the privilege of participation. All of this is intended, of course, to get us to make some positive commitment.
There is another offer that comes to us which is different from those previously described. But with this offer, every incentive is really true. It fulfills a great need, it speaks of opportunity both special and for a limited time, and it involves that which is always new. But, perhaps most importantly, it provides a truly genuine privilege of participation. The offer of which we speak is that which has been extended by our Lord Jesus Christ:
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
This offer concerns that which is of the greatest value – your eternal soul (Mark 8:36,37). It is certainly worthy of your most careful consideration. Think!
– by Greg Gwin