WHAT an interesting picture! What does it all mean? What are the dogs trying to do? Why is the cat on the donkey’s back? I think most of you can tell the story. The dogs were chasing the cat, as dogs so often do, and the cat jumped up on the donkey, knowing she would be safe there. Dogs cannot jump high and climb the way cats do. If they could they would often hurt and kill the poor cats. You have often seen cats run up a tree very quickly, or over a fence when dogs were after them. The dogs do not often catch them.
Whose friend do you think the donkey is? Will he help the dogs to get the cat? No, hardly. That hind leg looks ready to kick the dog if he should come any closer. The cat has a friend that is stranger than her enemies—a friend quite willing and able to protect her. She is in a safe place.
Dear children, does this picture make you think of another place of safety? Do you know One who can protect you from harm? Jesus, the Son of God, loves you so much that He does not want to see you in trouble or danger, and He came down from heaven and died on the cross that you might be safe. You and I and all others have sinned and are in great danger unless we have reached this place of safety—which is Jesus, Himself. In His arms we are safe. Some of us have found shelter in His blood. Hove you? If you love Him He will take care of you. He is stronger than all your enemies and you may safely trust Him at all times.
ML 05/20/1917