HOW happy these children are. We do not know just how long the little boy must hold his position on the bar. He seems pleased to do what is expected of him, and the others are interested in seeing him succeed. They are able to enjoy the attainments of others, and are willing to wait their turns.
Is this not a lesson God would have Christians to learn? When our hearts are filled with joy in the Lord Jesus and with His love, we are all happy with one another, and are glad to see our fellow believers given places of honor for His sake.
One little tot, who is too small to enter into the game, is attracted by the first object near him, just now a rooster. Unsaved people are like this boy, for they cannot understand or enjoy the things which please God and His people. Alas! that some believers with hearts cold toward Christ should act like unbelievers. May we ever respond to the exhortation: “Keep yourselves in the love of God,” Jude 2121Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (Jude 21).
ML-06/16/1935