There was a Cobbler named Martin who had lost his wife and son. He murmured against God. He wanted to die. A traveler told Martin he should read the Bible and live for God. Martin read the Gospel. His life changed. One night he heard a voice saying, “I will visit you tomorrow.” The next morning, he prepared for his guest. As he waited, He saw an old man and gave him some tea. He thanked Martin and left. He saw a woman with a baby and invited her in. He gave her soup, bread and a warm coat. She left thanking him. Later, he saw an old woman selling apples. A boy stole one from her but she caught him and began to beat him. Martin interceded and paid for the apple saving him from going to jail. Night fell and no one else showed up. Martin heard a quiet voice saying, ‘Martin, Don’t you know me?’ ‘Who is it?’ asked the Cobbler. An image of the old man appeared and said, ‘It is I.’ Next the lady with the baby appeared and said, ‘It is I.’ Then the old woman and the boy appeared and said, ‘It is I.’ As they vanished, Martin read in the Gospel, “In as much as you did it unto the least of one of these, ye did it unto me.’ Martin understood his dream had come true. Merry Christmas!
Submitted by:
Charlie Meigs
Seventh Day Adventist Church
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