How beautiful the snow is, white and clean, and these dear children have been enjoying their play in it. But now they have thought of something else, as the ground, trees and bushes are covered, and the ground is hard with frost, the dear birds are unable to get any worms or insects to feed upon.
It is good to see the boys showing kindness to, these little creatures, by putting grain on the stand, where they will soon be looking for it.
We might think they must soon starve to death. But no; God takes care of even the little birds. He feeds the sparrows; He hears the raven’s cry.
Let us learn from it,—two little lessons. First; may we, learn to show kindness to all of God’s creatures. God cares for them, and we should care for them, too.
Second; let us thank God for His care over us. While He thinks of the little birds and cares for them, He tells us we are of more value than many sparrows.” He does not wish us to be troubled about what we shall eat and what we shall wear. He would have us to take these cares to Him who cares for us. He gives us this beautiful word,
“Your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.” Should not this he enough for our hearts?
ML 12/27/1942