STEVE was a rough and tough Japanese boy who lived in Osaka, Japan. He was one of a gang of other rough boys, who carried knives and were always fighting. Many of them were expelled from school.
While he was in high school, Steve joined the young Communist Party. In his quest for more knowledge about Communism, he went into a book store and began searching through some used books. He found a New Testament, and not having seen one before, he started to read it.
When he came to the fifth chapter of Matthew he was impressed with the fact that the word "blessed" was repeated for a number of times. Now Steve had learned that the word "blessed" means "to be happy," and this was just what Steve so desired — happiness. He inquired further about the Book and they told him that it was a New Testament read and believed by Christians.
There was a group of Christians who met regularly in Osaka, and Steve began to attend their meetings regularly. It was there he learned of Jesus, the wonderful Saviour of sinners, who died to put their sins away and make them happy. One evening Steve opened his heart and received that blessed One as his Lord and Saviour. Joy filled his heart. He had found real happiness.
Steve's life was completely changed now. Soon he had a Bible class of his own where he taught boys and girls the precious truths of Scripture. His life has been a fruitful one. Filled with love for his Lord he has proclaimed that blessed name of Jesus as the only Saviour and that "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Rom. 10:1313For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13).
"Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound,
Spread the blessed tidings all the world around;
Spread the joyful news wherever man is found,
"Whosoever will may come."
Messages of the Love of God 11/9/1975