Gems from March 17-18, 2005
March 17
"He that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve." (Luke 22:26)
The sweetest lives are those to duty wed, Whose deeds, both great and small, Are close-knit strands of an unbroken thread where love ennobles all. The world may sound no trumpets, ring no bells, The Book of Life the shining record tells. (From an old calendar)
N.J. Hiebert # 2191
March 18
"Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows." (Matthew 10:31)
Not long ago I saw a little bird lying still and cold on the ground. This was the bird that the Lord used as an illustration to impress His disciples with the precious lesson of trust. He told them that there was not a single sparrow which falls to the ground without being noticed by God the Father, and not one of them is forgotten by Him. Since the Heavenly Father cares so much for one of these little two-ounce sparrows, is it no wonder that we are of more value than many sparrows? Multiply the infinite care of the Creator of the universe by the word "many," and you have some idea of His care for you. Since He feeds them and clothes them with such warmth and attention, will He not much more feed and clothe you? (M.T.)
N.J. Hiebert # 2192
