I stand in doubt of you. — Gal. 4:20.

 How solemn, if after all your profession you have yet to take the very first step in the divine life! Examine yourself by the revealed Word of God and see how matters stand between Him and your own soul.

This is a mighty concern, and one not to be trifled with. It is not a mere profession that will stand at a dying hour; you must have something essentially more. God has to do with the HEART. “I, the Lord, search the heart. “If you have never yet felt yourself a lost sinner, then you have not sought Christ with your whole heart. “Ye shall find Me when ye seek Me with your whole heart.” Trifle not with yourself, trifle not with an endless eternity, for God will not be trifled with.

The world is still in your heart, and after your idol you will go. What will it profit you if you gain the whole world and at last lose your own soul? A little space is yet allowed you; let me entreat you to make the best use of it to gain an interest in Christ. Why will ye die? Look fully at Christ; see what He suffered for sinners. Look at the wonderful goodness of God in giving His well-beloved Son that sinners might be saved from the wrath to come.

O flee to Christ just as you are. Lose not a moment in settling this great concern. Keep your eye upon the finished work of Jesus and aim to get a close acquaintance with Him. The more you know of the desperate wickedness of your own heart, the more you will love Christ, and see how suitable He is in every way to meet your lost condition. The more you hate yourself, the more you will love Jesus. Keep far from trifling religious professors and be much in secret prayer.

– Mary Winslow

Soli Deo Gloria!