Some time ago there appeared in a city newspaper an adveisement for a clerk, with the unusual condition that he must be “a decided Christian,” A number applied for the place, but when asked for “a reason for the hope that was in them,” concerning Christ, scarcely any could give a Scriptural answer, These facts were brought to the notice of a Christian who related them to his children, and asked them how they would have replied. He asked them to write their answers. Harold gave the following answer: “I am a Christian-because I love Jesus and want to be a missionary, and work in His service, to do all I can for Jesus, I love Him because He first loved me, and has done so much for me.”
Harold. W. O1iver.
Harold was a school boy, like many who will read this. Suppose the question were asked of you, “Are you a Christian?” what answer would you give? And if still further you were asked, “How do you know that you are a Christian?” what answer would you give?
Consider the question very seriously, quietly, alone with God and your own heart. God reads the secrets of all hearts. How are you treating the Lord Jesus? Can von say you know Him, and love Him?
I well remember the thrill of joy I had when first I gave a clear, decided answer to that question.
ML 09/19/1943