“The text says, he that comes to Me. It says nothing of preparation before coming, nor of any meritorious actions. It is a simple coming, as a beggar for alms, or a child for its father’s help. There is nothing there of merit. In fact, faith stands in direct opposition to meritorious working. It is all a matter of receiving, not of bringing to Christ! We come to Him empty handed. We believe in Him without any deserving of our own and in that way, and in that way only, Jesus Christ becomes our Savior.” – Charles Spurgeon; Isaiah 55:1-3