Humpback Heart

In ancient times there lived a very wealthy young aristocrat. Unfortunately this young man has a very bad trait. He is arrogant, miserly, petulant and selfish. This young man did not want to donate his wealth to the poor. In fact, he treats his servants cruelly. The young nobleman gave very little wages to his workers but told them working very hard.  Everybody hates this rich young man.
But one day came news that this young nobleman was sick. He suffered a very strange disease. His strapping back is now become hunchback and stooped with a large lump. Day by day the young man back is getting more and more stooped and it makes the young man have difficulties to walk without using a cane.
All doctors and physicians across the country have been visited by the young nobleman but no one who could cure him. It made him so desperate, but one night this young man dreams. In his dream the nobleman was carrying a very large stone tied to a strong and heavy on his back. The young man sighed and cried for help, but no one was willing to help him. Suddenly an old man wise come.
“Son, why do you yell and complain? Are not you the one who binds the stone on your back? ”
“What do you mean old man, how can I bind myself with this great stone?” The young nobleman puzzled to hear the words of the old man.
“Son, I tell you something, the big thing that tight on your back was not a stone, but fear, anxiety, pride and anger itself. All it did was bend your heart. And that entire thing made your heart suffer and loose of peace. ”
When he heard the words of the old man, the young man wake up. He thinks the old man word with all his heart.  Finally the young nobles realize that everything he did for this is a bad thing that makes a big burden on his heart.
“I’ve got to change!” Said the young  nobleman.
Since then the young nobleman learn to change. Now He became friendly and generous to everyone. He is also doing good and fair to all employees. Everyone was amazed and astonished. And the magic happens, the disease gradually disappeared. Now everyone likes and respects the young nobleman.
Now ASTA KIDS friends, do you have things that make your heart bend? Maybe fear, anxiety, anger, hatred hidden sins in your heart? Do not let it make you suffer. The Lord Jesus Christ invites anyone who is heavy laden to come unto Him and He promised to provide relief. What does it mean? This means that the Lord Jesus will forgive and give peace in your hearts. The Lord Jesus Christ can change sinful hearts and bent into a new heart full of love and peace as long as we are to repent, believe, and commit ourselves earnestly to Him.
Author: Mrs. Aprilita Hadiyanto

Golden Verse
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)