MOOSE" was a big fireman, strong and brave. He was the fire chief in the town in Ontario where he lived.
Early one morning the alarm sounded and Moose was among the first at the scene. It was a large two-storey house. Smoke was pouring from the windows as Moose rushed up and forced open the front door. What a sight met his eyes! At the top of the burning staircase stood a mother holding two little children, one by each hand. Behind her in a carriage was a baby.
In a moment Moose was up the stairs, and picking up the terror-stricken mother in his massive arms, threw her across his shoulders and told her to hang on. Then he snatched up the two older children, one in each arm.
But what about the baby, you ask? Turning to the carriage, he. bent low and grasping her clothes with his teeth he picked her up.
Then staggering beneath his precious load, he descended the flaming stairs. Just as he reached the door the staircase collapsed behind him. He was just in time!
Thanks to the courage and bravery of Moose, all were saved from fiery death. Noble fireman! All honour to our brave firefighters!
This true, heroic act only recalls to mind the more glorious sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. He laid down His life to save poor helpless sinners from the eternal fire of hell — because He loved us.
This world is soon to be destroyed by the awful judgment of God against sin. "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." 1 Tim. 1:1515This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15). He is the only hope of salvation, and He waits to save you.
Messages of the Love of God 4/6/1975