Why Me?

by R. Darke, Victoria, B.C. | Category: Fingerpost | Apr 1974

This is a question Christians should ask themselves frequently in order to preserve in their lives the freshness of the blessing of salvation. A famous preacher was once asked, "Is it not a mystery to you that the Lord chose Judas Iscariot?" And he replied, "It is even a greater mystery that the Lord chose me". Everyone belonging to Christ will gladly endorse this latter statement, but we must take time out of our very busy lives in a very demanding world to dwell on the wonder of God's choice of us to be part of the heavenly family; and that out of those in our family, our neighbourhood, our city, our country, the Lord chose us as individuals for salvation. It makes for a healthy exercise of soul to ask ourselves the question daily, "Why me, Lord?" David once cried,"... for there is no man that knoweth me: ... no man careth for my soul" (Psa. 142:4). We can never say that I Someone - a mother, a father, a brother, a sister, a childhood friend, a Sunday school teacher, or even a preacher - has shown concern for our soul, and told us about Christ. They took time to quote to us the Scriptures; they told us the love story of Calvary; and the gracious Holy Spirit did the rest. Their care for our soul was a reflection of that of the blessed Son of God who cared so deeply that He gave His precious, perfect life in redeeming love on the Cross, in order that we might live with Him and live for Him. But why me? Eternity will reveal the answer to the question.

"Not till the loom is silent,

And the shuttle cease to fly;

Will God unroll the canvas,

And show the reason why."

Till then, let us join the mighty host of witnesses who have marvelled also at the mystery of God's gracious choosing, but have not kept silent about the grace which has saved them; and the love which has sustained them. "Declare how great things God hath done for thee" (Luke 8:39).

R. Darke, Victoria, B.C. | Apr 1974
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