On January 5, when he was alone, the Spirit of God began to work mightily in his soul, and he went up to his bedroom to pray. When he came downstairs again, he took his Bible and opened to Matthew 11:28, 2928Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (Matthew 11:28‑29), and read the glorious invitation, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
When his father came home Edward met him with tears in his eyes and the opened Bible in his hand. “What is the matter?” asked his father.
“Dad,” sobbed the dear boy, “I want the Lord to forgive me my sins.”
“I’m sure he will,” was his father’s answer: “we must ask Him.”
“Lord, forgive me my sins; cleanse me from my iniquities, that I may trust Thee. Amen.” That was the prayer that rose to heaven and to God from the boy’s heart. That prayer was heard and answered right then. Rising from his knees Edward went to his mother and told her the Lord had forgiven his sins, and he felt so happy.
Thank God for the salvation of dear Edward, and many like him.
ML-07/18/1971