Secret Letter For the King
Startled, he froze. What was that? A cracking sound! A soldier perhaps? His heart pounded in his throat…. As quickly as he could, he hid the secret packet under his vest again. Would his mission end in failure after all? He held his breath as he peered into the darkness. But everything remained silent. Cautiously he moved closer…
In the night of November 2, 1561, a sealed packet was thrown over the wall of the castle in Tournai. It was the Dutch Confession which Guido de Bres had written. There was also a letter to King Philip II in which Guido de Bres wanted to make clear to him that the heretics did not have bad intentions. They wanted to honor God and the king!
Mac quietly tiptoed out the door on the second floor and slid down a greasy rope. He looked furtively around him and put his fingers between his teeth, letting out a sharp whistle that could be heard throughout the slums. Soon some thin, lanky boys came running around the corner. Curious, they stood by their leader. In a dark alley of the London slums the boys were being instructed in how they could see to it that the Bibles being smuggled into the country did not end up on a burn pile…
When it is Saturday, do you ever think about it that the next day will be the Lord’s Day? Do you ever stop and consider that it is the day before Sunday? Often, Saturdays are busy. Maybe it would be helpful to read something from the Bible, and some words in connection with it, on a Saturday night.
To be baptized is something very special. The first time your name was mentioned in God’s house was at the baptismal font. Baptism shows that the Lord was willing to attach His Name to yours. Do you realize what a great privilege this is? Would you be able to explain its meaning if called upon at school or work?
Leah and Melissa are traveling through the night to reach their grandparents’ house in time for Christmas. Brent is nervous because he has to play an organ piece at a Christmas concert. Mark and Meghan have a secret. The children in this book have many things that happen to them. They all happen around Christmas time. Christmas is a busy time, and everywhere you look, the world seems to be celebrating. It is easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas. It isn’t at all a celebration of pretty lights and colorful gifts, nor is it “just” a Bible story. What is a true Christmas? What is the wonder of Christmas? Have you ever thought about it? It is so easy to get carried along with the cheer and fun all around. It is my hope that this book of stories will help you to think about some of these very important things.