THE REPRESENTATIVE OF GOD

1. Many years ago, there was an old and poor couple. They could hardly earn their living, and they almost starved to death in one or two times.
2. One day, the old man said to his wife, “Mary, we need to write a letter to God and ask for help.”
3. They got everything ready.
4. “How do we post this letter?” the old man asked this question doubtfully. “God is all mighty,” his wife answered respectfully. With trust, respect and determination, they threw the letter out of the window.
5. Incidentally, a good-hearted rich man took a walk near by the house. He picked up the letter and read it. He was touched. He decided to give them a hand.
6. “Who’s it?” the old man heard somebody knocking at the door. “Is Mr. Smith at home?” the rich man asked. “It’s me,” the old man opened the door and replied. The rich man wore a smile on his face and said, “Marvelous! I want to tell you a piece of good news. A few minutes earlier, God received your letter. I am one of His representatives. Here you are, 1,000 pounds! God sent me here to give them to you.”
7. “Mary, it’s not a dream, is it? God received our letter!” the old man exclaimed.
8. The rich man put down the money. The poor couple said thanks and thanks to the gentleman, the representative of God. The rich man left.
9. All of a sudden, the old man asked a question. “The representative of God, …… Is he honest?” “What do you mean?” asked his wife. “I think God had given him 2,000 pounds. The liar took away 1,000 pounds as his commission.” the old man said.
10. Discussion: If you were the old man, after getting the money, what would you think and what would you do?