AN aged believer was much perplexed as to her future, and as to the way in which the Lord would lead her at a time when nothing but poverty seemed to be in store for her; and she besought Him to make clear the path and give assurance of His loving protection and care. As she was thus lifting up her heart in prayer to God, a tapping was heard on the window pane of the small cottage. The poor tried woman looked up and saw a sparrow knocking on the window sill, having a large crumb of bread in its beak. Instantly she arose from her knees, gratefully accepting this simple messenger's testimony of God's loving care for His creatures, and so for herself. "Fear not, therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
It only remains to add that her way was opened, and a plain path made for her to walk in. But the lesson of simple trust and confidence in God has never been forgotten, and to this day the dear old Christian narrates it to cheer and comfort others sorely tried.
May it serve to remind you, dear Christian reader, of His care and solicitude for you in all the daily affairs of this life.