WHAT a kind little girl we see in this picture. She has probably come a long distance, through the cold, to bring some food to this poor, old, sick lady. It looks very cheerless in this tiny room. The old woman is very frail and weak. There is no fire in the room, so she has put on her shawl to keep warm. Probably she has no wood or coal to burn.
She seems to be thanking the girl for her kindness. She seems very much pleased to get the basket of food. No doubt, if we could look into the basket, we should find it full of dainty things, such as a sick person likes to eat.
How happy the Lord must feel to see boys and girls who are so thoughtful and willing to help the old and infirm. In the Bible we read: “Be ye kind one to another.” Eph. 4:3232And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32). Surely we may think of these words, especially when we see old men or women, who have lived and suffered a long time in this sad world. God tells Us, “The days of our years are three score years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow.” Ps. 90:10.
How blessed it is to see some kindly young person meet one of these feeble old men and women, aid help carry a heavy parcel. Oftentimes an old person is made very happy by someone who helps him across a busy street or up the steps, of a street car. These are very small kindnesses, but the Lord will surely reward all who do them, for He sees everything that is done. Always remember this and watch for the chance to do a kindness to both young and old. When you find an opportunity, do it willingly and very cheerfully for the Lord’s sake. In His own good time God will give you a reward.
ML 08/24/1902