A boy, on the roof of a high building where several men were at work, was gazing about with apparent unconcern when his foot slipped and he fell. In falling he caught a rope and hung suspended in the air where he could only hold on for a short time. He knew his danger and expected in a few minutes to be dashed to death on the stones below. At this moment a kind and powerful man rushed out of the house, and standing beneath him with extended arms, called out,
“Let go of the rope, I will catch you.”
“I can’t do it,” said the boy.
“Let go and I promise you won’t be hurt.”
The poor, frightened boy hesitated for a moment, and then let go and dropped easily and safely into the arms of the man.
Here is a simple act of faith. He knew he was in danger of death, he saw that someone was ready to save him, he believed what he said, he let go every other dependence and hope, and dropped right into the arms of his saviour.
ML 08/28/1938