We are much valued because of our usefulness. Imagine, then, our master’s dismay when one day we were nowhere to be found. Here, there, and everywhere, he hunted, but all in vain: we were lost!
At last, our master, being unable to do without us, sent his son and a servant to look for us. After hunting for several days, and traveling a very long way, the search came to a sudden end. A perfect stranger, who, as far as we know, knew nothing about our master, met his son, and much to his surprise, told him he need not trouble any more about us because three days ago we had been found!
Who are we? What are the names of 1) our master, and 2) his son, and 3) the mysterious stranger who knew all about us?
How did this stranger know what to say to our master’s son?
Our story is told in 1 Samuel 9.
The Saviour calls, oh, come and see
What things He hath prepared for thee!
Life, love and joy from God on high,
By Christ Himself to thee brought nigh.
The Saviour calls, oh, can it be
That call has no sweet charms for thee?
Wilt thou not turn and give Him heed?
Wilt thou not think while He doth plead?
ML-09/26/1971