A man once traveling through Ceylon was greatly charmed with the beautiful birds and their wonderful plumage. Suddenly his eye caught sight of a poor frightened bird on a tree. He stole nearer and watched. There on the ground with coiled body and raised head was a cobra. Its tongue darted in and out, its dazzling eyes and rapid movements had fascinated and held captive the lovely little victim. Nearer and nearer it fluttered. It was being drawn to destruction.
The traveler could stand it no longer. So lifting a big stone, he hurled it at the head of the snake. The spell was broken. With a scream the bird flew away, delivered just in time.
If you are unsaved, dear reader, may God open your eyes to see the awful power of Satan, the dreadfulness of sin, and its terrible end if unforgiven. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Rom. 6:23.
Like the helpless little bird, you too can be delivered out of the clutches of Satan and from the power of sin.
He breaks the power of canceled sin,
He sets the prisoner free,
His blood can make the foulest clean,
His blood availed for me.
Do not delay, but trust the Saviour now and know the liberty that is in Christ Jesus.
“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD: THE GOOD SHEPHERD GIVETH HIS LIFE FOR THE SHEEP.” John 10:11
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