A missionary in Calcutta spent much of his time translating the Gospel of John into many different dialects spoken by native tribes. These gospels were distributed all over the country wherever there were no missionaries, and indeed wherever they were needed.
One day while at work in his room his servant announced a visitor whose language even he did not understand. This stranger had insisted on seeing the "Sahib" (master). When he was ushered in, he laid a little book on the table and pointed to it while talking volubly in a tongue the missionary did not know.
Taking the book up, he at once recognized it as one of his own little gospel translations. Something written on the back page caught his attention. It was a language he could not read, expert though he was in Indian dialects. So he sent out into the bazaars and Indian quarters to try to find a man who could interpret the strange writing. At last one was located and he read the words, "White man, come!”
Now it was found that the man who had brought the book had been sent by the chief of a tribe from the far northwest of India. It was beyond the borders where white men had ever been. But God "who satisfies the longing soul" knew where to send food for the hungry soul. Thus His Word had gone forth and a desire for the Bread of Life had been awakened.
How could that be met? The missionary pondered his problem. He could not leave his station and he had not the means to send even a native Christian to such a distant post. What could he do?
As usual, "man's extremity is God's opportunity." He had already foreseen and provided the answer. By that very day's mail the missionary received a letter from a man unknown to him, but well known to God. This man had heard of the work of the Lord in India. Desiring to have part in it he enclosed enough money to meet the expense of sending a missionary even to this far land.
God's loving heart was yearning over those souls in far off India. And in like manner, dear one, He longs to draw you to Himself. In Christ Jesus He has provided for all your need throughout time and eternity. Will you not turn to Him now?