THESE three children do not seem to be enjoying their sail. They are not happy, and now the angry waves frighten them. I think the older boy must have taken his young brother and sister out for a sail in the small boat, contrary to father’s wishes. They were overtaken by a storm, and thus he is getting the due reward of his disobedience. He was indeed anxious, but now is thankful his father came out after them. I suppose the father is in the front of the boat. The sail is up and the wind is taking them to their desired haven. The dear little boy has been comforting his little sister. I trust they will all reach home safely, for the mother will be anxiously awaiting their arrival.
What great sorrow disobedience brings into the world. The scripture says,
God said to Adam, “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil thou shalt not eat.” If Adam did so he would surely die. He ate the forbidden fruit and so death passed upon all men for all have sinned. God’s provision is “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” 1 Tim. 1:1515This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15).
ML 08/15/1909