A man standing by New York Harbor suddenly declares, “I’m going to swim to London,” then plunges into the water, heading for the open sea.
You shout, “Hey! You won’t get to London that way!”
“Oh, yes, I will. I’m sure I’ll make it.”
“What makes you so certain?”
“I’M DOING THE BEST I CAN!”
He probably IS doing his best! But 3,000 miles of chilling waters, deep rolling seas, fierce winds, angry storms, and thousands of vicious sharks make it impossible for him to reach England by swimming.
Then, a wealthy man witnessing the scene offers to freely give the swimmer a plane ticket to London. He can board a jet, relax, and enjoy the trip. There is now no need for him to strive to reach his destination by vain efforts.
Are you sincerely saying, “I’m doing the best I can to get to Heaven?” It is written in the Bible, “There is none righteous, no, not one” and “All have sinned” (Romans 3:10, 23).
Suppose you ARE doing your best. That is not enough! God says, “All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6). Only God’s grace and mercy can save us. Titus 3:5 says, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
Friend, there is just ONE WAY to Heaven—the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “I am THE WAY...no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). He died for sinners at Calvary, rose again, and is now alive in a real glorified body of flesh and bone, exalted at God’s right hand. Your part is to receive the Lord as your Savior.
Could the swimmer make it to London by doing his best? No—his intentions were hopeless. And your best is not good enough to gain entrance into Heaven either.
But like the wealthy man who bought the plane ticket, so Jesus Christ purchased salvation for us. He paid with His “precious blood” (1 Peter 1:19).
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). Trust Him now! If you receive Him, please sign in the box on the back and send it to the address listed on this tract. Helpful literature will be mailed to you.
