Almost, But Lost!

Full text of Almost But Lost

A fierce storm was raging along the seacoast, a storm so violent that most of the villagers couldn’t remember one that had been worse. The fleet of fishing boats was away, and there were many anxious wives and mothers in the little fishing village as they thought of the danger their husbands and sons were exposed to in the intense storm.

News came that boats were visible in the distance. Soon they were in the bay, and before long the first boat was in the harbor. In spite of the storm, a large crowd gathered on the pier, and as boat after boat passed beyond the surging waves into the calmer waters of the harbor, those in the waiting crowd anxiously searched for the boat that held their loved one.

Finally, the long-awaited last boat was about to enter the harbor. Seven brave men were on board, and now, after an exhausting struggle with the storm, they had come within earshot of the pier.

Terror Strikes

Terror suddenly struck the waiting crowd. Faces turned white, shrieks pierced the air, and women clung to one another in agonizing disbelief. The same anguished cry was raised over and over again: "What happened? What happened?"

Just at the point of entering the harbor and only a short distance from safety, the boat had suddenly disappeared! In an instant, boat and crew had been swallowed up by the raging waves, and not one of the seven brave men was seen alive again.

They had been so close to the harbor and safety. They could not have been nearer without actually being inside the harbor. But they were lost!

Many souls are in the same condition. Driven by a sense of need and compelled by a guilty conscience, some approach the door of salvation. It stands open to all, yet some souls don’t enter. The tender voice of the loving Shepherd in divine compassion calls to them again and again, "I am the Door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved" (John 10:9). Still they hesitate.

Dangerous Indecision

These souls linger at the entrance as though they would like to go in. A single step would take them across the threshold, but they hold back. They listen with some concern to the message of mercy. They see others entering and accepting the Saviour's forgiveness for their sins. Still they remain outside. The years slip by, and when God finally closes the door, they will still be there--so close to safety, yet still outside.

If this describes your indecision, then it may be said of you: "Thou art not far from the kingdom of God" (Mark 12:34). Not far...but still outside. Be warned, that to be on the wrong side of the closed door means you will be on the wrong side forever! Will you take the necessary step before it is too late?

"Behold, NOW is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2).

"Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).

"They that were ready went in with him...and the door was SHUT" (Matthew 25:10). Gospel tract (two-colour). Pages: 4 Size: 89 x 139mm Bible Truth Publishers Pack quantity: 100 Bible Version: KJV To purchase: No minimum quantities on any tract purchase so single copies or whatever is required may be ordered. Pack quantities are given for those who want to purchase a complete pack.