THE CHILDREN'S SALVATION

Noah's grandchildren would have been the first young people to see the rainbow and know that it was a sign of mercy in judgment. God said that He, too, would look upon it and remember His promise made to every creature. He does not show mercy grudgingly, but in a way that is full of varied beauties, blended like the colours of the rainbow.

Later, God said that he would also look upon the blood put, in faith, over the doors by His people in Egypt. This represented the precious blood of Christ and the most anxious children could know that there was perfect safety from judgment. But safety is not full salvation. They would have to go out of sight between high walls of water to be out of reach of Pharaoh and then come into the land of God's purpose for them.

In crossing the Red Sea, Moses was urgent that all the children should go with their parents. Similarly, in Christianity, believing parents have baptised their children, in faith, to the name of the Lord Jesus in view of salvation by God's work in them.

Also, in baptism, the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit has been used in the same sentence as each child's name. This means that everything that God has made known about Himself is for us to enjoy as we grow up, and it can never be taken from us.

One who knows God will worship Him. Josiah, who became king when eight years old, learned to do what was pleasing to Jehovah. When only twice that age he was able to show others what true worship was. Will you, with your greater privileges, let yourself be put to shame by this young person?

J.C.Evershed

London