“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”–Phil. 1:21
A young man came to W. E. Gladstone when he was Prime Minister of England and said,
“Mr. Gladstone, I would appreciate your giving me a few minutes in which I might lay before you my plans for the future. I would like to study law.”
“Yes,” said the great statesman, “and what then?”
“Then, sir, I would like to gain entrance to the Bar of England.”
“Yes, young man, and what then?”
“Then, sir, I hope to have a place in Parliament, in the House of Lords.”
“Yes, young man, what then?” pressed Gladstone.
“Then I hope to do great things for Britain.”
“Yes, young man, and what then?”
“Then, sir, I hope to retire and take life easy.”
“Yes, young man, and what then?” he tenaciously asked.
“Well, then, Mr. Gladstone, I suppose I will die.”
“Yes, young man, and what then?”
The young man hesitated and then said, “I never thought any further than that, sir.”
Looking at the young man sternly and steadily, Gladstone said, “Young man, you are a fool. Go home and think life through!”
Sp how is it with dear friend– have you thought it through? Would death be gain for you? Do you know you would go to heaven if you died today? You can settle this matter once for all and be at peace by trusting Christ as your Lord and Savior. I hope you will not only think about it, but actually receive Him today.–HDS
