As parents, we always pray for our children, even when they are grown up and live far away. Sometimes even though we are praying for them we feel a little bit discouraged when they are not going on with the Lord as they should. But we should not be disheartened, because the Lord does hear our prayers. “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.” Isaiah 59:11Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: (Isaiah 59:1).
A wonderful answer to prayer came to us in a note enclosed in a birthday card. I had heard from our son who had accepted the Lord Jesus as his Saviour when he was a small boy, but over the years had drifted into the world. Recently, the Lord had worked in his heart and that of his wife and turned them back to Himself. Here is part of his letter which was enclosed in my birthday card.
Dear Dad,
The Lord is good, and life has been a waste without Him in my life. Thanks for teaching me this at an early age. I should have listened more. With Jesus in your life, things are so much better.
I have been trying to get my brother back toward the things of God. He mentioned about going to meetings at a later time. He doesn’t realize the things and events of this world are despair, starvation, unhappiness, violence and emptiness, and that his trials are related to his testimony. I know my share of problems came when I wasn’t walking right. With Jesus in your life, there is so much more hope, happiness, purpose, fulfilment and the despair of the world stays in perspective.
Witnessing to a fellow at work, he told me I’d gone crazy since I’ve been witnessing (even though he may be saved). I told him that I was brought up the way I’m living now, and I had never met people with more peace and happiness, and that I had lived on the world’s side of the fence for over ten years, and I never found true happiness since I was a child growing up, until recently.
My wife and I were talking the other day about how much we look forward to having fellowship with you and Mom when you come our way. We miss you.
With love from all of us,
John
Fathers and mothers, be faithful in the home with your little ones, reading the Word of God to them and praying with them while you have the opportunity. Encourage them to accept the Saviour at an early age. And never cease to pray for them yourselves.
Boys and girls, do you know the Lord Jesus as your Saviour? Happiness is knowing the Saviour. Only by being “justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:11Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Romans 5:1). “Jesus our Lord... was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.” Romans 4:24,2524But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. (Romans 4:24‑25). Won’t you receive Him as your Saviour today? Your sins will be washed away. He’ll keep you and you’ll find happiness and satisfaction in your soul. “Reconciled to God by the death of His Son; much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved [kept] by His life.” Romans 5:1010For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10). May this blessing be yours.
ML-08/30/1987