'The bird's nest

The bird's nest

One writes of watching an old tree in the autumn, as the leaves were touched by the frost and fell off when the rough wind blew. As the tree at last became bare, he saw a bird's nest on one of the branches.

Through the summer days, the nest had been hidden beneath the thick foliage — but the blasts of winter which swept away the leaves, uncovered this home and shelter of the birds.

Just so, ofttimes, it is in the history of God's children. In their prosperity we do not see their refuge, which is hidden and secret — hidden beneath the leaves of worldly prosperity.

But when adversity comes, taking away earthly beauty, stripping off the bright foliage — their true and eternal refuge in God is disclosed. The storms of earth, only drive them back into God's bosom!

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