A missionary was teaching a group of Chinese children who were, for the most part, very poor and had never gone to a school. They had plenty of time, therefore, to themselves, and liked to come to the gospel hall.
For some time a little girl, just over ten years old, made it very difficult for the missionary. She seemed to just come in to disturb the class, for she would scream out and leave the hall in the middle of the teaching, banging the door and calling the other children to follow her. The missionary had only one resource and that was to look to the Lord in prayer.
The girl came to nearly every meeting and gradually ceased to be so wild. One day the children were told the story of the birth of our Saviour, and of how there was no room for Him in the inn when He came to this earth which He had made. The children were told that the Saviour is still seeking a place now and is often rejected. Then the children were asked, “Where does the Lord Jesus want a place now?” There was no answer. After a pause Little Ing said reverently, “The Lord Jesus wants to come into my heart.” And Little Ing received the Lord Jesus into her heart that day. After that she always listened attentively and reverently, and memorized scripture texts very quickly. She even helped in the singing with her clear voice.
Dear reader, have you given the Lord Jesus a place in your heart? He stands at the door today, and knocks. He died to save you, and now, at the right hand of God, He is mighty to save. Why not be like Little Ing and receive Him into your heart today? He says, “My son, give Me thine heart.” Proverbs 23:2626My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. (Proverbs 23:26).
ML 06/21/1953