A young man was getting too cramped in his... - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2024

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 1:15

A young man was getting too cramped in his Christian parental home. He knew that his parents prayed for him regularly, and that bothered him even more. So, he finally packed his suitcase and moved to another city. He found a job as a driver at a cab company.

One day he had a serious traffic accident. An ambulance took him to the hospital. He was severely injured. The doctor on call was still trying to take care of him when he opened his eyes. “Jesus Christ saved me!” he said loud and clear, before he could be aware of where he was and how he was.

Later, he recounted what he had felt as his car skidded and hurtled toward the ditch.

“I saw death before my eyes, and I became abruptly aware of my many sins. I realised how God was judging the sin in my life, and I trembled before death and eternal damnation. Then this word flashed through me: ‘Sinners, of whom I am chief!’ What was that word exactly? I thought I heard my father’s voice: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief’ Me, chief!

Even before my senses faded, I had grasped it: I could cling to the fact that He had forgiven all my sins! But what would have become of me if death had come immediately and I had not had these moments?”

Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 31:1-13 · Colossians 2:16-23