Two little birds came in the early spring from the sunny Southland and built their nest in a branch near our window. Day by day with unwearied zeal, they added straw after straw to the little nest. Then they lined it with some fine grass and feathers, and it looked so cozy. A little later four little eggs were there, and then a few days after that four little tiny birds were hatched.
As we looked upon the pretty little creatures, we could not help fearing that they were in danger. The nest was not high enough to prevent it from being robbed or destroyed by some enemy. Alas! one bright morning when we looked out to see how our little friends were getting along, we found the nest torn down, and the feathers strewn all over the ground. Their nest was not out of the reach of danger. We thought, had it been higher it would have been safe.
There are many men and women, and boys and girls too, who are very much like these little birds. They have built themselves a nest, and chose themselves a place, but it is in the world—the world which will one day be judged, and all that is in it perish. Death will come and sadly wreck the unbeliever’s position, and put an end to his pleasure. In a moment, when he least expects it, his doom will suddenly come. But those who have Christ, their portion is in heaven, and they will never lose their place; their portion will never be taken from them. They are safe in Christ forever. Therefore, dear rear, “build high.” Let Christ be your portion. The things of earth will all pass away one day, but Christ abides forever. He is “the Same, yesterday, and today, and forever.” Heb. 13:88Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. (Hebrews 13:8).
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