LUTHERMUIR GOSPEL HALL

ON 27TH JULY 1689, the Jacobite army of James the second defeated the government army of William of Orange at the Battle of Killiecrankie. Following the rout of William’s army, government soldiers were fleeing in every direction.  Among them was a certain Donald McBane who was being pursued by a number of bloodthirsty highlanders.  As he was running ahead of them, he came to a deep ravine, at the bottom of which flowed the river Garry.  Without hesitation and attired in his heavy redcoat uniform, he leapt across the chasm -  an incredible distance of 5.5 metres -  and  escaped the now startled highlanders.  If living today, that feat would surely have merited him a place in the next olympic long jump team!

 

It is incredible what a human can achieve when the “hound of death” is on their track; but sadly, inevitably, it will catch up with us all.  It is an appointment we must keep, as the Bible says, “It is appointed unto men once to die and after this the judgment” Hebrews 9v27.  Death, as a result of the first man’s (Adam) one act of disobedience, has a claim upon all.  The Word of God says, “As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” Romans 5v12.

 

We cannot bridge the great chasm of sin that separates us from God by our own good works or religious devotions. However, the amazing good news is that God, in His love, has provided us with a Saviour, Jesus Christ, His Son.  He, by His atoning death upon the cross and His resurrection from the dead, has made a way back to God for us.  The Bible says “Christ also has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God” 1Peter 3v18.  Turn from yourself and your sin and receive Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. 

 

One great leap, saved Donald McBane from certain death; one simple step of faith will save your soul for eternity!

 

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