Is it not a pretty sight to see a dear little baby lying in his mother’s arms!
We often see it, and have, no doubt noticed by the expression of the mother’s face, how much she loves her baby; but if we look at him, we see, not so much an expression of love, as, a picture of helplessness.
The little one cannot do anything for himself, but the mother must do everhing for him; first, because she loves her little baby; second, he is not strong enough to take care of himself.
This reminds us of the love that God has shown to us, for the Bible says:
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:1010Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:10). This is beyond a mother’s love for her baby.
Have you ever thought that God really loves you so much that He sent His Son to die for you, so that you may be saved through Him? He loved us when we were helpless, and could not do anything for ourselves in order to be saved. He looked upon us in love, and knew our helplessness, so He did everything for us.
ML 02/28/1943