The Ant and the Grain of Corn
There was once a young boy who was caught in a great storm as he was out walking in the wild, hilly countryside. As the thunder and lightening got worse and worse, he noticed a kind of ruined building. So, taking shelter in it, he sat down in a corner and tried to keep himself warm. He sat there feeling very depressed and frightened, and thinking how hopeless his state was. Suddenly his eyes caught sight of a little beast carrying a grain of corn on its back. It was a little ant! The grain was much bigger than the ant, and what was more, the ant was carrying it up the side of a wall! Just imagine the sight of this little beastie and the big burden on its back. The boy was fascinated, and as he watched, would you believe it, the grain fell to the ground, but the little animal started all over again. This happened sixty-nine times! But the ant persevered on, and the seventieth time the ant reached the top.
Well, the boy was so pleased with the ant's success, that he opened his mouth and cheered. And as he cheered, he felt better and took courage himself, and his fears left him. He waited patiently for the storm to finish, and then made his way back down the hill and home.
You know, boys and girls, isn't all that God has created - even down to the little ant - just quite marvellous? God "reveals" Himself and His power in His creation. Many times we can take courage when we are frightened by remembering that God who made all this world of ours is still in control of it. Nothing can happen that He doesn't know about.
However, boys and girls, over and above, even God's creation is God's Word. God especially reveals Himself to us through His Word, the Bible. So when we have troubles or fears, not only can we look around us to all that God has made, but also we can look into the Bible, and find out all that God has to say to us there. Let us banish our fears by believing all that God has to say to us.