A Stray Kitten

From: Messages of God's Love: 1978

From: Messages of God's Love: 1971

From: Messages of God's Love: 1983

• 1 min. read • grade level: 4

The other day a stray kitten came to our house. It stayed and now it has grown to love us already. All we did was to give it something to eat, and show it some kindness. Now it comes and rubs against our legs, purring all the while. Just a little cast off kitten, but how the children love him!

Doesn’t this remind us of the Lord Jesus? He picks up poor stray sinners and brings them to Himself. He shows us His lovingkindness-meets our every need, according to His riches in glory (Phil. 4:19¹⁹But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)). Apart from Him we are just wanderers in this world, but when we come to Him we find in Him a Saviour and a Home.

I came to Jesus as I was,

Weary and worn and sad;

I found in Him a resting place,

And He has made me glad.

“God setteth the solitary in families:... but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” (Psa. 68:6⁶God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. (Psalm 68:6).)

“Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house: they will be still praising Thee.” (Psa. 84:4⁴Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah. (Psalm 84:4).)

Oh how His heart must rejoice when we thank Him for all that He has done and when we tell others of His love!

ML-05/14/1978

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