"F. B. Meyer, the British Baptist whose books have blessed multitudes, gave full credit and glory to God, yet he did not neglect the human side. He is on record as saying: ‘ "Wilt thou be made whole?" [John 5:6When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
See All...] The whole question turns on the attitude of the will. And it is for lack of realizing this that many grope for years in darkness, who might otherwise walk in the light of life… His [God’s] one complaint against us is that we are not willing. "Ye will not come unto me, that ye might have life." [John 5:40And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.
See All...] "If any man will come after me." [Luke 9:23And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
See All...] "I would…but ye would not." [Matthew 23:37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
See All...] "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land." [Isaiah 1:19If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
See All...]… His one prime concern is the will. What willest thou? Wilt thou be saved? The question of salvation is a moral one; it hinges on the will… The initial step of salvation is our willingness to be saved.’ (Emphasis his. Christian Living, pp.85,89-90,94)"