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OUR DAILY BREAD                            Saturday, Oct 1, 1994
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READ: 1 John 1


                      "SOMETHING MORE TO GIVE"


                      "The Blood of Jesus Christ
                                His Son
                       cleanses us from all sin."

                             1 John 1:7

When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a 
service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his 
victim to have only a little money and some Christian literature.

As the bandit was leaving, Wesley called out, "Stop! I have 
something more to give you." The surprised robber paused. "My 
friend," said Wesley, "you may live to regret this sort of life. 
If you ever do, here's something to remember: 'The blood of Jesus 
Christ cleanses us from all sin!'" The thief hurried away, and 
Wesley prayed that his words might bear fruit.

Years later, Wesley was greeting people after a Sunday service 
when he wa approached by a stranger. What a surprise to learn that 
this visitor, now a believer in Christ and a succesful 
businessman, was the one who had robbed him years before! "I owe 
it all to you," said the transformed man. "Oh no, my friend," 
Wesley exclaimed, "not to me, but to the precious blood of Christ 
that cleanses us from all sin!"

John Wesley really did have something more to give the thief that 
night-- the goodnews of salvation. And we have the same 
responsibility to share the gospel with those who cross our paths. 
-- HGB

            There is a fountain filled with blood
                 Drawn from Immanuel's veins;
           And sinners, plunged beneath the flood,
                Lose all their guilty stains.

                         -- Cowper

Thought for the Day:  The Gospel is a priceless gift
                      to be freely given to others.

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