Eight tiny puppies were recently abandoned in a park in very cold weather. They were left in a sealed, plastic storage container. Two teenagers walking in the park saw the container and heard cries coming from inside. When they took off the lid, they were shocked to find eight starving puppies! These little pups couldn’t save themselves. They were trapped in the cold tub and probably would have died if the two teenagers hadn’t investigated.
The Lord Jesus has come to seek and to save those who are lost. We cannot save ourselves but must be rescued from our sins and guilt. John 3:1616For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) says, “God so loved the world [that includes you and me], that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
In the case of the puppies, an animal rescue shelter took over their care, feeding and cleaning up the starved puppies. When they are old enough, they will be put up for adoption in pairs to families who will love and care for them and train them too. At present, they are doing quite well.
We can be adopted into God’s family by accepting the gift He has freely offered to us—His precious Son Jesus to be our Saviour. Accept this loving gift today and be on your happy way to heaven! Ephesians 2:8-98For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:8‑9) tells us, “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.”
ML-08/29/2010