Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about thier hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a begger, and wentto the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was thier ruler. One time he visited a very poor man who lived in a celler. He ate the coarse food the poor man ate. He spoke cheerful, kind words to him. Then he left. Later he visited the poor man again and disclosed his identity by saying, "I am your king!" The king thought the man would surely ask for some gift or favor, but he didn't. Instead he said, "You left your palace and your glory to visit me in this dark, dreary place. You ate the course food I ate. You brought gladness to my heart! To others you have given your rich gifts. To me you have given yourself!" The King of glory, the Lord Jesus Christ, gave himeself to you and me. The Bible calls Him, "the unspeakable gift!"
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This is a good story and gives us all something to think about. 'Till next time-
THE GREAT ONE
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