A LESSON ON SACRIFICE”

By Dr. Hoyt W. Allen, Jr.

An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an gratifying picture of God's wings. It has been edited somewhat.
After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their journey up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.
One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree.
Somewhat sickened by the uncanny sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings.
The loving mother, keenly aware of threatening disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. When the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live.
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge..." (Psalm 91:4)
Being loved this much should make a difference in one’s life. We should remember the One who loves us, and then let’s be loving to others because of it. The One I speak of is Jesus Christ!
Plainly, don’t get short changed. Let’s be ready to meet our Maker. The Book Of Acts teaches that to avoid hell and gain heaven - one must:

1) Believe In Jesus As Savior (16:31) 2) Repent Of Sins (17:30) 3) Confess Christ Audibly (8:37) 4) Be Baptized In Water (2:38) 5) Live A Christian Life (14:22) 6) Be Active In Church (2:47)

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