In June, 1939, King George of England and his queen were visiting President Roosevelt in Washington. During that occasion Chief Whitefeather, an Indian "brave," was called there by the head of the Bureau for Indian affairs, and was presented to the royal couple.
Chief Whitefeather was asked to sing for the visitors and delighted them with a spirited rendition of "Rule, Britannia" and "God Save the King." As his encore to their kind applause, the Chief made his confession of faith in Christ by singing: "I'd Rather Have Jesus than Silver and Gold."
Having heard that Queen Elizabeth was a believer, the singer inquired: "Your Majesty, may I ask if you KNOW Jesus as your personal Savior?"
Without hesitation the answer came: "Some people know ABOUT God, some know ABOUT Christ; but the Lord Jesus is the Possessor of my heart. My husband also is a believer."
Then, smilingly, the King of England said: "I'd rather have Jesus, too."
Friend, is Christ Jesus your Savior? Do you KNOW HIM? He is still calling, "Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:2828Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28).
This restless, wicked world holds out no such promise. It can never give true peace nor rest; and the treasure it promises, its silver and gold, can give no satisfaction to the weary soul. Only Christ as Possessor of your heart can fill the void and satisfy the hunger. Will you let Him?
"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me." Rev. 3:2020Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20).