A food processing firm marketed a cake mix which required that the housewife add only water to produce a creamy batter and fine cake. The company could not understand why the mix would not sell, until special research revealed the public felt uneasy about a mix that required only water. It seemed too simple. They felt they themselves had to do something to a cake mix. The company then changed the formula and required the housewife to add an egg. Immediately, the mix achieved great success.

When Jesus cried out on the cross, "It is finished" (John 19v30), the work for man’s salvation was accomplished, and accepted by God, who raised Him from the dead. This made it possible for God to save all who come to Him in repentance and simple faith in the Lord Jesus, regardless of how sinful they have been.

Some believe this is too simple, and think they must do something before God will accept them. Reader, if you are such, realise today, that it is by trusting Christ you are saved, not by trying your best for your best is not good enough for God.

The Bible says, "But after the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us" (Titus 3v4,5).