A midst all the ruin that sin has brought in on this world, it is good to see the traits which God has implanted in each animal, manifesting themselves.
If we look at the picture before us, we see affection among the lions. No doubt you all know the lion is a wild, fierce animal, and if he gets the chance, would tear a man in pieces. That is on account of sin having come in. It is not that God so made them, but Satan, being the prince of this world, and that ever since sin came into the world, it works in these animals and causes them to be wild and savage; but the time is coming when Satan is to be bound, and all the wild animals will be quiet, not only with their own kind, but with all others as well. How good it is to see them at times, now, manifesting affection—that which God has given to them, the time will come when
What a happy time that will be, when the Lord shall reign as King over the whole world.
We must believe in Jesus as the One whom God has sent to die for sinners, and thus take Him as our own Saviour. In no other way can we come to God or be fit for His presence than through the Lord Jesus as the One who has died for us.
ML 03/03/1946