Three new pupils had just been received into the Argentine mission school. Before beginning our Bible study, I suggested that we should spend a few minutes getting acquainted with each other. I mentioned that when I was about their age, fourteen, I had trusted in the Lord Jesus.
At that I noticed a quick flash of intelligence pass over the face of one of the new girls, followed instantly by a very serious expression that continued until it came her turn to introduce herself.
I asked, "Are you a Christian, Deolinda?"
There was a doubtful nod in response. I varied the question: "Have you trusted Jesus?"
This was answered by a decidedly more positive nod.
"Do you realize that Jesus is your Savior, and that you are a child of God?"
All at once her black eyes flashed with joy, her whole face was transfigured, and her nod was accompanied by a very soft, "Si, Senora!"
"Since when?" I asked, my own heart filled with gladness.
"Since now!" was the quick response.
Wise Deolinda! She did not postpone that all-important decision, did not wait for "a more convenient time," but just in simple faith believed