WHEN my uncles were little boys, they had a big dog named Rover. They liked him very much, and he liked them because they were kind to him. They had a harness for Rover, and they hitched him to their little wagon. He liked to draw them that way, and carried them quickly to any part of town.
Rover was very much like the dog in the picture. This dog looks patient and gentle. No doubt he loves the children because they are good and kind to him.
We often see children very impatient and naughty, and quite willing to be unkind to each other. Do you think the dog ever does this way? I think not. Then let us learn a lesson from the noble dog that is always so faithful and good to its little masters.
We too should show affection for one another. But let us not forget that although we might show a great many good traits, and seek to act according as God had intended, this would not make us fit for God. We must believe in Jesus as the One whom God has sent to die for sinners, and thus take Him as our own Saviour. In no other way can we come to God, or be fit for His presence than through the Lord Jesus as the One who has died for us.
God loves us and has given us many good things, He showers His blessings upon us day after day. If we love Him we ought to try to please Him, and show patience, gentleness and kindness in all our ways—at all times and in all places. “WALK IN LOVE, AS CHRIST ALSO HATH LOVED US, AND HATH GIVEN HIMSELF FOR US.” Eph. 5:22And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor. (Ephesians 5:2).
ML 05/17/1925