A big warship was lying off the coast of Portsmouth, when a very loud noise was heard. As the people on shore looked to see what it was, the big ship burst into flames.
A father and mother of their little boy were on the burning ship. The father took one of the biggest sheep on board, tied his little son to its back, and dropped them both into the sea. The sheep swam to the land, and the dear little boy was saved.
Could the tiny boy do anything to save himself?
No, he could do nothing but lie still.
And you, dear little boy or girl, need to be saved, too. All you can do is to trust yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. He loves little children, and died for them. It was—He who said, “Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:1414But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:14).
When He did all this for you, ought not you to trust Him, and to love Him in return?
ML-10/16/1977