POOR little child! his legs are not strong enough to bear the weight of his body, so his dear papa and mamma have a support for him, so he can go out in the garden and get exercise for his little limbs, and get the fresh air, too. All tells of the tender and loving care of his parents. But there is something else that I cannot help think of, and that is how much sorrow and suffering is brought upon the human race, all because of sin. Not because this dear little boy has sinned, but his weakness is the result of sin in this world, and, no doubt, when such is the case, God has a blessing to bring out of it. He may preserve him from getting into many bad things by having a weak body. Often we find that those who have weak bodies and are unable to get out like other people, are made to think more of God’s love and goodness to us than those who have health and strength. Not that we should be so, no, we should be very grateful to God for all the good things He gives to us in this life, and seek to live all the more for His glory. But if He sees fit to give us a weak body, we must remember, He is ever acting in love and wisdom to us.
ML 01/16/1916