Dwight L. Moody, the much-used evangelist, when a young fellow, was persuaded to come to a Sunday school. But his teacher, who was a real “fisherman,” became concerned after some time because the boy showed no desire to be converted.
One day the teacher went to the shoe store where young Dwight worked and found him in a room at the rear of the shop wrapping up shoes and putting them on a shelf. After the usual greetings the teacher put his hand on the boy’s shoulder, and looking into his eyes told him how much Jesus loved him and wanted him for his service.
In after years Moody said it was when he saw the “tears of concern” in his teacher’s eyes that his heart was broken, and He gave Himself to the Saviour.
“The love of Christ constraineth us;... He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:1414For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: (2 Corinthians 5:14). 16.
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