A KIND doctor, who loved little children, was head of an orphanage. Many little boys and girls who had neither father nor mother lived there. One of them was Say, a little retarded girl.
The doctor had been away on a trip, but the time was come for him to return home, and the children were all so glad. They dressed in their best clothes to welcome him back, and many of them went into the fields and gardens to gather flowers to present to their “Daddy” when he returned.
Poor little Sandy couldn’t tell the difference between weeds and flowers, however, and when she saw the other children making pretty bouquets she gathered a handful of weeds and sticks.
When the loved doctor arrived the children all wanted to be first to give him a kiss and to present him with their lovely flowers. Now “Daddy” loved them all, but especially little Sandy. When he saw her standing there with her little handful of weeds and sticks he reached out and picked her up first of all. From her he received a loving hug and kiss, along with the funny bouquet. But he appreciated it nonetheless and after setting her down he turned to greet the other children.
The Lord Jesus loves all the little children. He died for little ones upon the cross, and those who trust Him as their Saviour He washes whiter than snow in His precious blood. They shall go to be with Him in heaven one day. When He was upon earth He said,
“Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.... And He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them.” Mark 10:14,1614But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:14)
16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. (Mark 10:16).
ML-08/20/1972