IN our picture today we see about forty Indians—some on the land, some in boats and some out on a pier. They seem to be interested in the ship we see off in the distance.
Over four hundred years ago; when Columbus discovered America, there were a great many Indians in this country, and they thought the white men were very wonderful. But the Indians were a savage, cruel people and when they saw the white men increasing in number and taking so much of their land, they did not like it at all. Consequently there were outbreaks from time to time and frequent fighting between the white men and the Indians. Now only a few of them are left.
Many of the Indians have heard God’s word and believed in Jesus. Some years ago an Indian whose name was Mr. R. had heard something about Jesus, and thought he would like to talk to some Christian. One day he was walking back and forth on the porch of a hotel in Canada. He could see into the dining room and there he noticed a man bow his head before eating his meal. Mr. R. thought this man must be a Christian, and, waiting till he finished the meal, spoke to him as he came out. Through him the Indian learned more about Jesus and accepted Him as his own Saviour.
What lesson, little reader, is there for you in this story? Do you let people see by your ways that you are a Christian? Our ways, as well as our words, tell people what we are. A faithful walk and testimony God will use in blessing to others. Let us pray for God’s help that we may let our light shine, and show in all our ways that we are His followers.
Messages of God’s Love 4/30/1911