Sir Robert Anderson, head of Scotland Yard from 1888-1901, was one of England’s premiere legal minds. He tells of his encounter with God after hearing a sermon by a preacher named John Hall. Anderson wrote of being captivated by his message of “forgiveness of sins, and eternal life as God’s gift of grace, unreserved and unconditional, to be received by us as we sat in our pews.” But Anderson was not convinced and asked if he could walk the preacher home. At one point, Hall turned to Anderson. “I tell you, as a minister of Christ and in His name, that there is life for you here and now if you will accept Him. Will you accept Christ or will you reject Him?” After a long pause, Anderson replied, “In God’s name I will accept Christ.” He concludes the account by saying, “Not another word passed between us; but after another pause, he wrung my hand and left me. And I turned homeward with the peace of God filling my heart.” —from The Life of Sir Robert Anderson
Today’s Reading: Genesis 10-12 Memorize: Deuteronomy 6:4-5