Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” Math. 10:29.
What a lovely sight is a bird nest. God has given wisdom to the birds to build it, as well as rear a family therein, and it is very touching to see how baby birds are cared for and protected by their parents. I want to tell you a little story as it comes from a missionary from a distant island:
“The birdies had built their nest very cozy and hidden away in a hollow tree behind twining vines of fragrant green. Mother bird must have spent some time already warming her eggs, for things began to move in this little home in the wood.
But, one day what happened? Mother bird suddenly spread her wings and was off like a dart.
We were just at lunch in the garden of one of the estates on. the island, when a bird came flying very close to us. It seemed to be in great distress, for again and again its anxious, voice apparently sought to draw our attention. As soon as we arose, it flew away, but settled at some distant spot, again raising the same anxious cries, and continued doing this while we followed in its direction.
Finally it remained seated over a hollow tree, and as we approached, we saw a snake, its head raised high, lying in the grass in front of the hole of the tree.
Mother bird had discovered this enemy, and not being able to help herself, lad sought aid from man, whom she at other times would fear, but love for her little ones had given her courage. She had called for help as well as she could, and we did for her what she asked of us, in destroying her enemy.
Dear children, do you know that “that old serpent called the Devil” is threatening your soul, seeking to have it for his prey? Have you, like the bird, flown to the Lord Jesus for refuge? When sheltered by Him, through faith in His blood, you need not fear that serpent, for the Lord Jesus has overcome him.
Do not lose any time, come now to Jesus and. He will save you.
ML 05/05/1946