His Invisible Presence

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A little girl came home from Sunday school in much perplexity. “Mama,” she said, “our teacher said today that we must come to Jesus if we want to be saved, but how can we come to Him when we cannot see Him?” “Did you not ask me to get you a drink of water last night?” said the mother. “Yes, Mama.” “Did you see me when you asked me?” “No, but I knew that you would hear me and get it for me.” “Well, that is just the way to come to Jesus. We cannot see Him, but we know that He is near and hears every word we say, and that He will give us what we need.” As we try to see Jesus by faith, He will become real to us. Only through Him can we get a vision of God.

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