There was strong competition in Janet’s tenth grade class, and now during final exams it seemed to be even greater. Mr. McGee, their English teacher, announced as he was passing out the exam papers that he had purposely made it hard - so hard he didn’t really expect anyone to get an A. There were some groans, as he was famous for his tough grading. Even Kyle, one of the top students, gave a loud groan as he glanced over the exam. This boy liked to boast that he didn’t believe in God, stating that God didn’t exist. Whether he had gotten this teaching at home or not, Janet didn’t know. But as she tried in a quiet way to be a light for the Lord Jesus, it seemed only to irritate Kyle.
Janet soon realized that Mr. McGee was not kidding. Every detail of the semester project was on the exam, with the key points left for them to fill in or apply. Janet sent up a silent prayer, asking the Lord Jesus to help her remember what she had studied. She worked hard at the difficult grammar and literature questions.
The bell startled her as she finished the last answer. There wasn’t even time to check anything over before the papers were quickly collected. They got their books together and headed for the next class.
It was about three days later, after they had settled into their seats, that Mr. McGee was ready to pass out the corrected exam papers. It was very quiet as everyone wondered how they had done. He smiled as he announced, “Well, there was one A out of the whole class.”
“Who got the A?” asked one of the students.
“Janet,” he answered.
“That’s not fair!” exploded Kyle.
“And what’s unfair about it?” asked Mr. McGee.
Kyle’s expression was very serious as he pointed one finger heavenward and argued, “She had help!”
Yes, Kyle was admitting that God had helped her to pass the test. Janet also knew it was in answer to her prayer. Is this surprising? To a Christian it shouldn’t be, since we read in Colossians 2:2323Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honor to the satisfying of the flesh. (Colossians 2:23), “God . . . in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Kyle had been very bold about saying that there is no God. But like many others who say this, when they get into a time of trouble, they admit that God does exist. The conscience of every person acknowledges that there is a God. The Lord Jesus Christ “was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (John 1:99That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. (John 1:9)).
Although the Light (Christ) has shone on all, not everyone will accept Him as Saviour. This is your responsibility if you haven’t done this yet. Turn to Him now. Remember, “The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God” (Psalm 53:11<<To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.>> The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good. (Psalm 53:1)). Don’t be a fool. Accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour today.
ML-09/05/2004