“ Young converts often suppose they have much religion. It is not so. They are, indeed, in a new world. Their hearts glow with new affections. They have an elevation, an ecstasy of emotion, which they may not have afterward—like a blind man suddenly restored to sight. The sensation is new and peculiarly vivid, yet little is seen distinctly. His impressions are indeed more vivid and cheering than those with him who has long seen and to whom objects are familiar. In a little time, too, the young convert will see more distinctly, will judge more intelligently, will love more strongly, though not with so much new emotion, and will be prepared to make more sacrifices for the cause of Christ. ”
Albert Barnes’ commentary on Matthew 13
I have come to recognize a loss of that heart glow. Things are not as vivid and cheering as they once were. I pray, Lord, to see distinctly, judge intelligently, love ever more strongly (with or without emotion) and sacrifice willingly for You.
