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bright smile that showed people she had found happiness at
last!
The old woman invited her husband to go with her to the
Christian meetings. He read words from the Bible that were
written on a banner hanging on the wall. “Come to me, all of
you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you
rest” (Matthew 11:28 NIRV). As the old man read the words,
tears rolled down his face. He gave himself to God. He had
never heard such beautiful words. He and his wife became
known as the couple called “Grown Old Waiting.” They were
just a few of many who gave their lives to Jesus in Japan.

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