LITTLE ANNIE, five years old, went one day to a new Sunday school. She heard there that someday — perhaps very soon — Jesus is coming down into the clouds, and that those who love Him will be caught up to meet Him there, and will go with Him to heaven.
The next Lord’s day Annie’s little sister, Mary, four years old, went to the same school. The teacher was asking each little girl the question, “How do you think we can get to heaven?”
Some said, “By believing in Jesus.” Others, who did not yet understand the way of salvation, said, “By being good.”
When it came to little Mary’s turn, she said, “Jesus will take us.”
The teacher on inquiring learned that little Anna had gone home the Sunday before and told her younger sister, Mary, the beautiful story of Jesus’ coming. Dear little Mary remembered the good and wonderful news. And though she misunderstood the teacher’s question, she was ready with an answer most beautifully true.
I hope, dear children, you will be like little Anna, and tell to others the blessed things you learn about Jesus. “Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.” Prov. 20:1111Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. (Proverbs 20:11).
ML-08/18/1963