“Years passed, and Unbeliever was now a boy.
While we are still only barely into the genesis of Unbeliever’s story,
many would say that the events that are about to be described are the most
important thing to ever happen to Unbeliever.
It was a beautiful day and so Unbeliever decided to take
a walk outside. At some point in the
stroll, Unbeliever was ambushed by a blinding white light. After it subsided, a man was suddenly
standing before Unbeliever. “Unbeliever,
I know you are just a boy, but I don’t want you to be ignorant about me
anymore,” said the man. He went on to
speak of the sin that was infecting Unbeliever’s soul. He said that the price of his sin had been
paid by Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross, so all that remained is for
a person to choose to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Unbeliever knew that what the man was saying was true, so
he said, “I believe! I want to have my
sins forgiven. I want to become a
Christian. I wholeheartedly
believe!” The man smiled and announced,
“Thus, no longer shall your name be Unbeliever.
For you now believe, therefore from now on, you shall be known as
Believer.
He continued, “One more thing: you don’t remember, but we
have met before. I rescued you from
Disease as a baby.” Believer began to
cry. “I…I was told of this story,”
Believer replied trying to compose himself.
“It is wonderful to finally meet you.
Thank you so much, for everything.
But if I may be so bold, what is your name?” Believer asked. “For today, call me the Way, the Truth, and
the Life” (John 14:6).”
By the way, before concluding for today, let me state
that this chapter of the story allegorically captures the inner transformation
that occurred in my heart when I was only six years old. In 1987, my parents and I went to a Billy
Graham crusade. Dr. Graham proclaimed
the truth of the gospel with his usual boldness, clarity, and passion that
day. When he issued his alter call, I
told my parents that I needed to go forward.
God, by His Holy Spirit, illuminated the truth to me. I became a Christian that day. It is the best decision that I have ever made
in my life!
Let me also mention that I've included a great link from the website got questions.org regarding Jesus' potent words in John 14:6. Check it out if you are so inclined.
Kevin
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