Timmy was watching Mother take care of Baby Ann. She gave little Ann a bath and fed her. Then she put Ann in her crib.
Timmy noticed the happy smile on Mother’s face all the while, and thought, “Mother must love Baby Ann very much.”
Then suddenly he began to cry. Mother put her arms around her little boy and asked, “Why, Timmy, what is the matter?”
“Mother, do you love little Ann more than you love me?” he said.
“Of course not, Timmy,” she replied. “I haven’t loved you any the less since Baby Ann came. I love both of you the same. You are both dear to me!”
Then somewhat relieved Timmy asked, “Mother, do you love anyone more than you love me?”
“Yes, Timmy, I do,” said Mother. “I love the Lord Jesus more than anyone else.”
“Oh, that’s all right, Mother,” exclaimed Timmy happily. “I love Jesus the most, too!”
ML-07/15/1979