ONE, two, three, four little children—two brothers and two sisters, and look at them so gentle and careful with their little pet bird, giving it something to eat and with such happy faces as they see the little thing enjoying the food; you might say, Surely they know something of the grace of God! We hope they do, and that my dear, reader may indeed learn a lesson from this peaceful and quiet scene.
Many boys and even some girls take delight in teasing animals, and watching them fight sometimes, and that is very wicked and is of Satan. He delights to see God’s creation groaning and suffering. It is what he has brought into this scene; but how different with the Lord Jesus—He relieved the sick, He fed the hungry and comforted the broken hearted; yea, last of all His gave His life that we might live. He suffered in our stead rather than have us suffer for our sins forever. I am sure that those who know the Lord Jesus and can say, “He died for me,” must seek to show that same grace and tenderness to all around them. Give relief to the suffering where you can; if you see two quarreling, seek to make peace. “BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS: FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE CHIT&DREN OF GOD.” Matt. 5 9. It is what will characterize a child of God. Meekness, gentleness and a tender heart will all come as a result of knowing and enjoying the grace of God.
How is it with you, dear reader? Have you accepted and thanked God for the love He has shown towards you? If you have, be sure you seek to show this same love to others.
Messages of God’s Love 6/28/1908