A young schoolgirl was listening silently to a conversation which took place between her elder sister and her friend. She naturally looked up to them, for they were much older than she who was only a little schoolgirl. But what did she hear that was so interesting to her? The friend spoke about the love of Jesus, the joy of forgiveness, the assurance of salvation, the happiness of serving the Lord, and of the bright eternal Home above. They did not take any notice of her, but the words sank deep into her heart. After some years they helped her to decide for Christ, to live for and serve Him.
There is often a silent listener to our conversations with one another, and therefore we should always he careful what we say, and try to be a help to others, instead of a hindrance. The Lord Jesus said,
ML 09/23/1951