MANY of you, no doubt, like the little girl in the picture, have pet dogs which you love very much. You like to play with them, feed them and caress them.
Here the dog looks perfectly contented and happy, folded so lovingly in the little girl's arms, while the child's bright, kind face tells how fondly she is attached to her affectionate pet.
It is a good thing to have this gentle love for the dear little creatures God has given us, and it pleases Him to have us treat them kindly.
But can you tell me whose love is far greater than any you may have for your pets, or even for your parents and friends?
Many of you can answer very quickly, for you have heard again and again the old, sweet story of God's love. Can you tell who it was that God loved?
"Yes," you say, "He loved sinners." And how much did He love them? So much, dear children, that He gave His only Son to die for them.
But wicked men nailed Him to a cross, and there God laid our sins upon Him. All this, dear reader, that you and I might not have to suffer the punishment we deserved for our many sins. Was not this wonderful love!
Now He wants us to love Him who first loved us. Do not turn away from such love. Believe on this loving Saviour, who wants you to come to Him, and have all your sins forgiven.
Messages of God’s Love 9/14/1930