My family and I live on a small farm with cats, chickens, goats, rabbits and a cute puppy named Lexi. She needs lots of exercise.
One day, my sister, brother and I decided to take her on a hike. As we walked, we came to the creek running through our property. It has no bridge, but that’s usually not a problem. The shallow water moves rather slowly, and Lexi is not afraid of water. We just wade through it.
The day of our story, however, was different. Rain had fallen the night before, leaving our creek a fast, somewhat deep, muddy waterway. The day was cold, and with no bridge it would have been dangerous for Lexi to swim through the water.
Right away, my brother took Lexi up into his arms and carried her safely through the creek. She whined a little, but she did not try to get away.
My brother’s care for Lexi is a good example of the Lord Jesus’ care for us. Lexi did not know she was in need of being carried. If she were like people, she may have thought, I can get across by myself.
Many people think they can make it through life and into heaven without God. However, the truth is that “all have sinned” (Romans 3:2323For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23)) and that “the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:2323For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23)). Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me” (John 14:66Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)).
Once we have trusted in Jesus for salvation, we can learn another lesson from Lexi. She trusted that my brother was doing what was best for her. And we can always trust in Jesus’ arms, knowing that He loves us and His ways are best for us. “He [cares] for you” (1 Peter 5:77Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:7)).
ML-11/05/2017