On a cold wintry day we went to visit my Grandmother. I was bundled into my sled, and Mother pulled me over the ice and snow.
A little way from Grandmother’s house were railway tracks, and just as we reached them, the sound of a train’s whistle could be heard. The crossing gates were lowered in front of us, and the train rolled swiftly past. As soon as the last coach had passed, up went the gates. Mother tugged at the sled rope, and we were on our way again.
But when we were in the center of the tracks, Mother looked up to see the big engine of a train coming from the opposite way. It was a fast express! The careless watchman had opened the gates and let us step right into its path!
Mother was seized with fright she might have run and saved herself, but no mother would do that. There I was tucked in blankets, knowing nothing of our danger.
It was difficult to pull the sled across the steel tracks, for the snow had melted from the rails and the runners scraped. All the time the train was coming nearer! It looked as if we would be killed.
Almost at the last moment, a man rushed out to us and seized the rope. Being much stronger than Mother, he easily pulled the sled off the tracks. The train sped by and we were saved.
This kind act by a stranger reminds me of the love of the Lord Jesus Christ in saving me from eternal death. He laid down His life on the cross of Calvary to bear the judgment my sins deserved, and now through believing in Him I am saved.
God’s Word tells us: “All have sied and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:2323For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23), and so you too, need a Saviour. Come to Him now—put your trust in Him, for He said,—Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:3737All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37).
ML 12/02/1945