human
I have been hearing wonderful stories about you of late, my boy, the farmer said as John approached him; and as he took the young man's hand, his hearty handshake sent the blood tingling through John's veins.
gpt
Come, the farmer continued,
human
Well, Mr. Z, John modestly replied,
gpt
I hardly know what answer to make, except that it was the work of my Savior. I am like the poor beggar who was blind--'one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.' The same Jesus that healed the blind man has opened my spiritual eyes, making me to see and understand what never before seemed possible.
human
John, he said, as he looked into the beaming eyes of the young man and noted the boyish face but manly form (for there was scarcely a trace of the early dissipation left),
gpt
I see that you have found the genuine article. God has worked a miracle in your life, and I guess he wants you to go and tell the world about it. How is it, my boy? Do you feel like preaching the gospel?
human
Mr. Z, I feel as though some power within me is leading me about; and I long to tell everyone I meet of the Jesus, who so loved the lost world that He laid down His life upon the cross. It seems I can think of little else.
gpt
That's it! That's it! Farmer Z exclaimed;
human
God has put His Holy Spirit in your heart and has called you into His harvest-field to go forth and help spread the gospel. Go, my boy; and may God speed your footsteps in ways crowned with blessings of success. I rejoice with you in your calling and shall pray for you. When trials come your way--and they will--remember that there is always a light in God's window for the faithful, a light that will guide them safely home at last. Remember also that He has said, 'Be thou faithful unto death.'