In our picture we see a good many enjoying themselves. They are glad to get their sleds out once more and slide swiftly down the hills and over the smooth slippery walks.
I am sure many of my little readers, like the boy in the front, take pleasure in drawing their brothers and sisters to school on sleds.
Several years ago, on a holiday, some boys were enjoying their first sport with their sleds. They lived in a small town on the Mississippi River. The weather had turned cold enough to freeze the river a little.
The boys took their sleds out for a slide on the ice, but soon went out where it was not strong enough to bear their weight. One sled broke through, and before the boy could be rescued, he was drowned. In a moment he was in eternity.
Dear reader, if you should be called away suddenly, like the boy we just mentioned, where would you go?
Do you know the blessed Saviour who is up in heaven, and who has a home ready for those who love Him? He wants us all to go there. He died on the cross and suffered the punishment for our sins, so that we might not have to be forever shut out of God’s presence. If you feel your need of such a blessed Saviour, and confess your sins to God, He will forgive them.
ML 01/11/1942