2 Kings 7:3

Dear reader, this little book was mainly intended for the edification of believers, but if you are still unsaved, our heart yearns over you, and we would gladly say a word that may be blessed to you. Open your Bible, read the story of the lepers, and note their position, which was much the same as yours.

If you remain where you are, you must perish; if you go to Jesus, you can only die. “Nothing venture, nothing win,” is the old proverb, and in your case, the venture is not a great one. If you sit still in sullen despair, no one can pity you when your ruin comes; but if you were to die with mercy sought—if such a thing were possible—you would be the object of universal sympathy.

No one escapes who refuses to look to Jesus; but you know that, at any rate, some are saved who believe in Him, for some of your own acquaintances have received mercy. Then why not you? The Ninevites said, “Who can tell?” Act on the same hope, and try the Lord’s mercy.

To perish is so awful that if there were but a straw to catch at, the instinct of self-preservation should lead you to stretch out your hand. We have, up to this point, been speaking to you on your own unbelieving ground; we would now assure you, as from the Lord, that if you seek Him, He will be found by you.

Jesus casts out no one who comes to Him. You will not perish if you trust Him; on the contrary, you will find treasure far richer than the poor lepers gathered in Syria’s deserted camp. May the Holy Spirit embolden you to go at once, and you will not believe in vain.

When you yourself are saved, publish the good news to others. Do not keep silent; tell the King’s household first, and unite with them in fellowship. Let the minister, the gatekeeper of the city, be informed of your discovery, and then proclaim the good news in every place. May the Lord save you before the sun goes down this day.