Debtors

[129 words]

Years ago, King Charles V was loaned a large sum of money by a merchant. The note came due, but the King was bankrupt and unable to pay. The merchant gave a great banquet for the King. When all the guests were seated and before the food was

brought in, the merchant had a large platter placed on the table and a fire lighted on it. Then taking the note out of his pocket, he burned it up. The King threw his arms around the merchant and wept. Like the King, we owe a debt to God that we will never be able to repay. The note came due, and we were bankrupt. Two thousand years ago, God through Christ tore up the note. We should be eternally grateful.

John Stacy
via Sunset Church of Christ
Shreveport, LA