It was in a mission school in Africa where a number of children were gathered. The missionary was telling them the gospel story of the king who made a marriage for his son and invited many people to come to the feast. He told them of how many who were invited did not seem interested, and did not accept the king’s kind offer.
The teacher explained how that God has prepared a marriage feast for His beloved Son, and that now through the gospel He was inviting sinners to come to the feast that love has spread. But how sad it is that many do not heed the gospel call; they are satisfied with earth and the pleasures of this world.
However, one of the larger boys at the school told the teacher afterwards that he wanted to follow Jesus, and another little boy, named Say, said he wanted to do the same.
“Have you felt for some time that Jesus has been calling you?” asked the teacher.
“Oh no,” replied Sammy; “it is only today. But I listened right off when He called.”
“Right off” is the time to answer, dear boys and girls—as soon as you hear His call.
ML-03/20/1966