He Listens, or, The Bold Sepoy

Did you read in the Standard how two wounded Sepoys at Brighton ventured to address our King when he visited the hospital, and how graciously His Majesty listened to what they had to say and to ask? What one of these dear Indian soldiers said has taken hold of my mind, and may it, dear reader, lay hold of yours. He said, “He listened, and that is enough.” So he felt sure the King would consider his request. Now just think for a moment. The King of kings listens, His ear is always open to the cry of the needy sinner, the sorrowful or the afflicted and bereaved. He, the King of kings, listens, and that is enough. You may be quite sure He will not fail nor forsake. His ear is never heavy that it cannot save (Isa. 59:1). So be like the bold Sepoy speaking to our King George; come boldly to the throne of grace, that is, the King of kings, that you may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Heb. 4:16). “Whatsoever ye ask the Father in My name He will give it you” (John 16:23). So ask boldly and believingly, and when you receive what you ask, praise Him, thank Him, and then do what you can to tell others that “He listens, and that is enough.” Emily P. Leakey