From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Much of the world says to God, “We work for peace and bring social justice according to our way—we don’t need You.” Man’s schemes are patchwork remedies that a sick and dying world uses.

God prescribes the remedy for the ills of the human race. That remedy is personal faith and commitment to Christ. This happens when we humble ourselves in repentance of sin against Him and call out to Jesus for His forgiveness. He grants salvation to all those who will turn to Him and receive Him as Lord and Savior, but multitudes reject the greatest remedy offered to mankind.

When we’re sick, we see a doctor who prescribes medication. If we decide to ignore the advice and refuse the prescription, the symptoms can grow worse. Should we hold the doctor responsible? No, because we’ve refused the remedy.

The disease of sin that has infected the entire world has a remedy—God’s salvation—but it must be received. If we refuse it, we suffer the consequence; we cannot blame God.

People magazine once carried the story of Lem Banker who said, “Never bet what you want to win, only what you can afford to lose.” No one can afford to lose their eternal soul. The Man we often refer to as the Great Physician is based on Jesus’ words: “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Mark 2:17). The remedy is clear: receive Jesus today.

(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)

Have you received God’s salvation? Pray now.