Three little girls, named Dollie, Veoria, and Mazy, were sent on an errand to deliver some butter to a mill near their homes. On their way home they decided to take a short cut through the woods, even though they had never been through that path before.
Before long they realized they were lost, but they wandered on hoping to find the way out, Soon Mazy, who was the youngest, was tired out and could not walk any further. Dollie said they would pray and ask the Lord to send someone to hunt for them or show them the way out. Dollie and Veoria prayed while Mazy rested, and then they had fresh strength to go on a little further. They were very hungry, and so thirsty that they drank water out of a track made by a wagon wheel.
After going a short distance they were all so tired that they lay down to rest on a tree which had just been cu. down. Mazy soon fell asleep, and bore long the other girls did too, after praying again. Dollie, who was the old, threw her coat over the other two girls.
The parents did not realize they were lost until about sundown; and then, when they did not come home. they sounded an alarm. About twenty men started to search for them. They would go a little way and then call, then further and call again, until at last Veoria heard her father’s voice; and how happy they all were to be found by one who loved them.
Little boys and girls are lost in sin too, and the Lord Jesus is calling them over and over again. They may have wandered far from Him, but He still calls them, for He wants to save them and bring them to the Father’s house above, just as these children were brought safely home by those who found them. In seeking you and me the Lord Jesus had to go to Calvary’s cross and bear the judgment which our sins deserved; and now, though He is in the glory above, He is still calling. Perhaps you have heard His voice and won’t listen because you want your own way. Oh, do turn to Him today and let Him put you upon His shoulders of strength and carry you safely to His bright home above.
ML 01/14/1951