Someone Who Understands

I once heard a story (author unkown) in which a farmer had a sign out in front of his property stating he had puppies for sale. After a short while, a little boy came to the farmer in response to the sign. He said, " Mister, I want to buy one of your puppies." The farmer replied, "Well, those puppies cost a good deal of money." The boy reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of change. He said, "I have thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?" "Sure." said the farmer. he whistled and hollered, "Here, Dolly!" From the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly and four little pups. The boy's eyes lit up and showed a great deal of delight. As the dogs approached, the boy noticed something else stirring in the doghouse. Slowly another pup appeared, though considerably smaller, and limping as if crippled, doing its best to catch up. "I want that one," the boy said, pointing to the runt. The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, “Son, you don't want that puppy. He'll never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would.” The little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and rolled up one leg of his pants, revealing a steel brace running down both sides of his leg. Looking up at the farmer, he said, "Mister, I don't run too well myself, and that puppy needs someone who understands.”

The world is full of hurting people that are looking to connect with others who understand. Not one of us is perfect. Everyone has flaws and weaknesses. Some are more visible than others, but we all have them. Fortunately, like the boy who chooses the pup, we have a Savior who knows and understands our feelings and our weaknesses and still chooses us to be His children! And, in response, he wants us to demonstrate our love for one another!