WE have in our picture a little group of Russian Peasants, who have toiled part of the day in search of mushrooms, and now as they are weary, they are taking a rest.
The young girl, whose animated expression, and backward gesture of the hand, makes her the point of interest in the picture, has just returned from a part of the forest unvisited by the others. She bears the good tidings of a spot where there is a, wonderful abundance of tender mushrooms, which she had discovered. How eagerly they listen, drinking in the good news she has brought to them.
O! that their ears and hearts were open to the gospel of God's grace. 0! that Christians were interested in the message which God has sent to them,—"Good tidings of great joy." Listen, dear ones,
"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10, 1110And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10‑11).
A little girl, in reading this verse, exclaimed,
“O, mamma, what a pretty verse. What sweet words, ‘Good tidings of great joy!’”
“Yes, dear Ellen, and see what comes after—'for all people.’ Does not that mean that it should be glad tidings for us to hear of Jesus, as well as for the shepherds ?”
You see, dear children, the good news of God’s salvation has reached far and wide, and through grace, many are able to say, “Good tidings of great joy.”
Have you felt your need of a Saviour? Have you felt weary and heartsick, longing for peace and joy? If so, look unto Him and be saved. He has made peace for you at the cross. Come unto Him, believe in the crucified One, and your young heart shall be full of joy, knowing your sins are washed away by His precious blood.
Messages of God’s Love 5/22/1932