It’s Free!
It’s Free!
“The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
A filling station near Huddersfield, England reopened some years ago with an unusual price displayed outside. According to the sign, four star petrol was available at the price of “NOTHING” per gallon!
Motorists are always on the lookout for bargains. Cheaper petrol is always tempting, but when you see a sign like that you can’t really believe it, can you? It seems too good to be true.
Most people must have driven on, thinking, “Either they haven’t put up the new prices, or the garage hasn’t opened yet. You can never get petrol for nothing! Would any company give away unlimited quantities of petrol just like that?”
There’s something else that seems too good to be true. People just can’t believe that it’s free. To get right with God and get to Heaven costs you nothing. God doesn’t ask for church attendance, good deeds, or payment of any kind (Eph. 2:8-9).
Someone else has already paid the price; that’s why it’s free. The Bible says: “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom. 6:23 NKJV).
What does a gift cost? If you’re receiving it – nothing. You just have to accept it. Don’t be like the people who decided to drive on, thinking that the sign in the petrol station wasn’t true. This message is true.
The Lord Jesus Christ died for your sins and was buried. He rose again and lives today (1 Cor. 15:3-4). Because He died for your sins, your forgiveness is free. This is the best news of all. Won’t you accept it today? We can tell you how.
By Martin Girard