How God Used a Telephone

From: Messages of God's Love: 1965

A man was once deeply concerned about his soul’s salvation, but he was determined to fight off his convictions. He stayed away from preaching of any kind, and carefully avoided getting into conversations of a religious nature. One day he was in an office and asked permission to use the phone. It seems the line was still in use for when he picked up the receiver the sound of children’s voices filled his ear. Four little children were singing: “What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear...” This appeal quite overcame him; the message went right to his heart. He could not hold out on God any longer. Right then and there He determined to surrender to Christ. And surrender he did. He found the Good Shepherd who gave His life for the sheep was still seeking him, and the lost wanderer was found at last. God used the voices of four little children as a means to His blessing.

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.” Luke 15:7⁷I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. (Luke 15:7).

Memory Verse: “Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Hebrews 4:7⁷Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Hebrews 4:7).

ML 05/02/1965

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