Have you ever read a chapter of Elsie Dinsmore and wondered if such a young girl could ever humanly exist? A young girl who radiated the very love of Christ and delighted in speaking about Him and His Word? Could it ever be?
Dear sisters, by God's grace it can be true! Recently, I had the honor of speaking and spending time with a precious six year-old servant of Jesus Christ. Allow me to share a part of our conversation.
“We met in a crowded foyer; however, I picked her out immediately. Her earnest eyes and sweet smile betrayed a tender heart within. I knew very little about this girl. Her mother, a devoted wife and mother, had graciously blessed me with several times of encouraging fellowship. But this little girl...who was she?
After cheerful greetings and sisterly introductions, we talked about her family. Her dear daddy, mommy, brother and sister were evidently a true delight to her. We spoke at length about her daddy; how she loved that daddy, how she enjoyed special times with him, how she was greatly anticipating upcoming travels with him, etc. Suffice it to say, she adored her daddy.
Knowing that her family had traveled a great distance that day, I inquired how she spent their drive. Clasping her hands in genuine delight, she said, "I love to read my Bible, and today I was reading the book of Revelations." She went on to tell me how much the book of Psalms blessed her; it is her favorite book of the Bible. With a dreamy, far away look in her eyes, she mentioned that she is reading through the Psalms and was on the 111th chapter.”
Her child-like faith, her joy, her love of God and His word was a testimony of the Lord's grace in her life. What a blessing, what a rich gift it was and is to know and speak to one of God's chosen children. It was a conversation that I will never forget.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thine might.
