It was growing dark in the old barn, and to little Freddie straying in and out of the fading afternoon light it looked more shadowy still.
But someone was moving about in the hay overhead, and the little fellow came to the foot of the ladder and called out: “Is you up there, Grandpa? I want to come up.”
“All right, come along then,” was the cheery response.
But the little foot paused at the foot of the ladder, and a troubled face was lifted up toward the dim loft.
“Grandpa, I can’t see the top step,” came the small voice again.
Then came a reassuring laugh from above. “Put your foot on the rung where you are, little man, and climb up. The last step is here; you’ll see it when you get to it.” Thus assured, Freddie mounted the ladder and soon felt himself lifted into the mow by Grandpa’s strong arms.
It was only the old lesson we need over and over again. How often we want to see the end from the beginning. But the path of faith is one step at a time. We must take the first step and trust God for the next. He will give light for each step at a time. He does not always give us to see the end from the beginning, though He does assure us that all will be well.
The path of faith through the darkness of this world will soon be over for those who love the Saviour. The Father’s house of many mansions is at the end of the way. Soon He will send His beloved Son to usher us into those bright courts of love and light and song, where we shall enjoy His presence forever. May this be the hope and comfort of every reader.
ML-10/10/1976