Other Object Lessons
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These precious lessons may be so simply taught as to be under-
stood, even by little children. The heart of the child is tender and easily
impressed; and when we who are older become “as little children”
(
Matthew 18:3
); when we learn the simplicity and gentleness and
tender love of the Saviour, we shall not find it difficult to touch the
hearts of the little ones, and teach them love’s ministry of healing.
Perfection exists in the least as well as in the greatest of the works
of God. The hand that hung the worlds in space is the hand that
fashions the flowers of the field. Examine under the microscope the
smallest and commonest of wayside blossoms, and note in all its parts
the exquisite beauty and completeness. So in the humblest lot true
excellence may be found; the commonest tasks, wrought with loving
faithfulness, are beautiful in God’s sight. Conscientious attention to
the little things will make us workers together with Him, and win for
us His commendation who seeth and knoweth all.
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The rainbow spanning the heavens with its arch of light is a token
of “the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature.”
Genesis 9:16
. And the rainbow encircling the throne on high is also a
token to God’s children of His covenant of peace.
As the bow in the cloud results from the union of sunshine and
shower, so the bow above God’s throne represents the union of His
mercy and His justice. To the sinful but repentant soul God says, Live
thou; “I have found a ransom.”
Job 33:24
.
“As I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over
the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor
rebuke thee. For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed;
but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant
of My peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.”
Isaiah 54:9, 10
.
The Message of the Stars
The stars also have a message of good cheer for every human
being. In those hours that come to all, when the heart is faint and
temptation presses sore; when obstacles seem insurmountable, life’s
aims impossible of achievement, its fair promises like apples of Sodom;
where, then, can such courage and steadfastness be found as in that