A missionary in Africa was telling some native children 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 missionary 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 Afterward that he wanted to follow Jesus, and another little boy, named Sammy, 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.
The Lord Jesus says, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28. “Come, for all things are now ready.” Luke 14:17.
“Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb.” Rev. 19:9.
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
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