THESE TWO little dogs, Jack and Jill, have a very comfortable home, and a kind mistress, Miss Rose, who takes good care of them. She brushes their coats and takes them for walks every day. But Jill did not always have it so good.
Jack the Sealyham was out with his mistress on the busy street one day when they first saw Jill, a poor little stray dog. She was dirty and looked miserable, and several times she very nearly got run over. Jill came up to Jack, who was very friendly, and seemed to be telling her what a nice home and kind mistress he had. Jill followed them for some way, and then Miss Rose stooped down and picked up the little stray dog in her arms. She took her first to the police station, then as no one claimed her, she took Jill home and kept her as her own dog. After a warm bath and a good meal, Jill was a very different-looking little dog.
Jill reminds me of many lonely boys or girls, and older ones too who need the Saviour, though they do not always realize how great is that need. What did Jill do to gain a kind mistress and comfortable home? Nothing! Her lost condition and need drew out the pity that was in the heart of Miss Rose.
The little dog simply let Miss Rose pick her up and carry her home. The Lord Jesus wants to save lost sinners and carry them home to heaven.
How clean and satisfied little Jill felt after her bath and meal! The Lord Jesus must first cleanse us from our sins to make us fit for His presence in the Father’s house, that home of love and joy above. But this He does to each one who trusts Him as his Saviour. And He feeds and takes care of His own all along the way to heaven. Oh how wonderful it is to have Him as Saviour and Friend!
Did little Jill deserve the kindness shown to her? No, and neither did we as sinners, we who wandered far from God, like the prodigal son. We deserved nothing but death and judgment for our sins against God, but Jesus loved us just the same, and went to Calvary’s cross to die and shed His precious blood which washes whiter than snow.
Jill has found a real friend in Jack; they have happy times together. And those who take the Lord Jesus as their Saviour find themselves in the company of God’s dear people, who have joys and pleasures this world cannot give.
Miss Rose says she will never part with Jill though some wanted to buy her. And the Lord Jesus will never give up a boy or girl who trusts in Him, for He says: “I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand.” John 10:2828And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. (John 10:28). Again, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Heb. 13:55Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5).
Safe in Christ, safe in Christ!
He’s their glory ever;
None shall pluck them from His hand,
They shall perish never.
ML-09/06/1970