It was evening in China. The busy road was crowded with people hastening to enter the city before the sun went down.
On one side of the road sat an old man with a long pole over his shoulder. On this pole he carried his bedding and a big pot of rice. He looked weary for he had walked seventy miles, and he had another seventy miles yet to walk.
Presently a missionary saw him and stepped up to ask if he could help him.
“Come into the city with me, and I will give you food and a warm bed for the night.”
“No, thank you; I have a long journey and I wish to be on my way before the city gate is open in the morning.”
“Is there anything I could do to help you?”
“No, thank you. I do not wish money, for I have been robbed three times already along the way. If I am tired, I have my bedding, if I am hungry, I have my rice; and best of all I am a Christian, and I have Jesus Christ in my heart. What more do I need?”
Do you have Jesus Christ in your heart? You may live in a fine home, and have plenty of money and food. But if you do not know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour, then I am very sorry for you. You must leave your home someday. You must leave your money someday. Your friends will gather and mourn for you — and where will you be? Do be sure right now that the Lord Jesus Christ is your own Saviour, for He loves you and died that you might be saved.
ML 09/09/1956