THE Duke of Wellington was one of the most famous generals of all time. He could rule armies as few men have been able to do, and yet he was not above taking care of a very humble little pet creature.
One day when the duke was out in the country he came upon a small boy engaged in some mysterious occupation on the ground.
“What are you doing?” asked the duke.
“I am feeding my pet toad,” answered the boy with tears in his eyes. “They are going to send me away to school, and my toad will die.”
“Never mind,” said the great general.
“You go to school, and I’ll take care of your toad.”
So he did, and soon afterward the boy received a letter from the duke saying that the toad was doing well.
God loves the little creatures that He has made, and cares for them too. “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Matt. 10: 29-31.
God sees the little sparrow fall,
It meets His tender view;
If He so loves the little birds,
I know He loves me too.
ML-07/03/1966