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The conversion of a Chinese lady

Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.
John 8:12.

The conversion of a Chinese lady
A young Chinese lady recounted the following:

"One day I had heard a preacher make the following comparison: â€˜If we leave a piece of wood in a dark place, all kinds of insects will hide underneath it. But if we expose it to the light, they will all flee, for they hate the light. It is the same with our heart: if Jesus, the light of the world, does not dwell there, it is in darkness, hiding all sorts of bad thoughts. But from the moment we receive Christ, and with Him the light, our bad thoughts disappear.'

From my childhood I had been afraid of insects. One day when I was playing croquet in the garden, I saw a stone in the grass that reminded me of the preacher's comparison. So I pushed the stone away with my mallet and picked it up. A big lizard, a centipede and numerous small insects immediately dispersed. A voice inside me said: â€˜You are like that stone, smooth and white outside, but full of sin inside.'

I understood what a hypocrite I was, pretending to uphold Chinese traditions of love, justice and virtue, and I had the conviction that I was a sinner. I dropped my mallet and ran to my room. I knelt down by my bed and prayed: â€˜Lord, forgive my sin and help me to understand your Word.' I stood up again, blushing and with my heart beating fast. I had at last found peace!"

Today's reading: Jeremiah 9:1-26 Â· Luke 21:29-38

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