THE BARRACKS square at Grenoble, France, was gay with bunting as the regiment marched in and formed up in sections. Down to one side of the square came the heroine of the regiment, to whom a presentation was about to be made, with a trooper on each side acting as support. The military band played to her honor, and then a message from the General was read praising the bravery of the heroine.
Amid the loud hurrahs from the troops, the silver medal was attached to the heroine’s collar, and the men were delighted when she barked her thanks and wagged her tail vigorously. Betty was a magnificent wolfhound, and this is why she was so highly honored by the troops: In March, a mountain climber named Rudelle had broken his leg in the mountains. A rescue party from the regiment reached him, but were unable to bring him back owing to blizzards. They left him some provisions, and also the dog, Betty, for company. Another party failed to reach him because of the fierce blizzard, but on the third day at nightfall, a rescue party found their way to where Rudelle was lying. They were amazed to find him still alive, with the faithful Betty stretched across his body. She was suffering from frostbite, but she had saved the man’s life, and the regent were glad to honor her for her noble deed.
Just as the man was in a helpless condition, and was unable to save himself, so you must be saved, dear young reader, and you can only be saved as a sinner. Have you found out that you are a lost sinner? If so, Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19: 10. He came to seek and to save YOU.
Just as you are, and where you are, you may be saved by believing in Him as your own personal Saviour. Take Him now, and all your joy will be in praising and honoring Him who loved you unto the death of the cross.
ML-10/23/1966