“BUT I can’t serve Jesus until I learn more about Him,” protested a Chinese boy to Hudson Taylor, the well-known missionary to China.
Mr. Taylor asked, “Why do you light a candle? To give warmth?”
“Why, no,” the boy answered in surprise. “I light it that it may give light.”
“Does the candle become more useful after it has burned awhile?” asked the missionary.
“It’s useful as soon as it’s lit,” replied the boy.
“You also will be useful as soon as you let your light shine,” assured Mr. Taylor. “So, why don’t you let your light shine now?”
ML-02/02/1964