One night John Wesley was returning home after preaching a service and found himself being robbed. The robber found his victim to have very little money and a hand full of Christian literature.
As the thief was leaving ~ Wesley cried out, "Stop! I have something more you give you." The robber paused as Wesley said, "My friend, you may live to regret this sort of life. If you ever do, here's something to remember: 'The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all
sin!' " The robber ran away and Wesley prayed that his words may lead the young man to Christ.
Years later after preaching a Sunday service John Wesley was approached by a stranger.
The man was a successful business man and now a believer in Christ. He preceded to tell John Wesley that he was the young man that had robbed him many years ago. He said, " I owe it to you." Wesley exclaimed, "Oh no, my friend, not to me but to the precious blood of Christ that cleanses us from all sin."
John Wesley really did have something more to give to the thief that night~ the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
As I read this story I couldn't help but realize I too have something more to give. Yet~ how many people crossed my path this week and I just just didn't take the time to share some Gospel literature or invite someone to church or maybe even just shared what God has done in my life.
I needed to be reminded today to share the love of Christ because I too have something more to give.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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