Stories and Anecdotes - Anyone Saved Lately?

            The little old lady viewing Westminster Abbey was an unusual tourist.  She looked like someone’s plain, lovable, unpretentious grandmother, in her shapeless hat and rumpled print dress.  She listened to the guide’s droning description, glanced with interest at every stone and inscription, but did not seem overawed.  Finally she stopped the guide, her gaze sweeping over the great Abbey, steeped in Christian tradition and greatness, and said, “Young man, stop your chatter and tell me, has anyone been saved here lately?”

            There has never been a time when there was more building of churches than there is today.  It is hard to find a church in hour area that is not engaged in a building program.  This is necessary because of the expanding population that is crowding many of our churches beyond their capacity.  But in the midst of our beautiful buildings, with their dedication to the worship of God, it would be wise to stop our busy efforts and to ask ourselves the questions, “Has anyone one saved here lately?”