Thief

 

When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, he was robbed.  The thief, however, found that his victim had only a little money and some Christian literature.  As the bandit was leaving, Wesley called out, "Stop! I have something more to give you."  The surprised robber paused.  "My friend," said Wesley, "you may live to regret this sort of life.  If you ever do, here's something to remember: the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin!"  The thief hurried away, and Wesley prayed that his words might bear fruit.  Years later, Wesley was greeting people after a Sunday service when he was approached by a stranger.  What a surprise to learn that this visitor was the one who had robbed him years before!  He was now a believer in Christ and had become a successful businessman.  "I owe it all to you," said the transformed man.  "Oh no, my friend," Wesley exclaimed, "not to me, but to the precious blood of Christ that cleanses us from all sin!"  Jesus Christ can make a change in your life.  II Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”