"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matt 18: 3-4
I am very fortunate to spend most of my days working from home. As a result, I have the privilege of having my 2 year old son home with me most days. And although it can be frustrating at times trying to wrangle and work, I really enjoy watching him growing and molding into what will eventually become, hopefully, the man God made him to be. But what is interesting to me is how, by watching him, I've started to see more of what God wants from me.
My son is trusting, almost to a fault. He believes that I always have what's best for him, and that I will always catch him when he falls and protect him from danger. Even when I'm sitting in the floor, not looking in his direction, and he jumps off the couch toward me expecting to be caught. If my child trusts me that much, a flawed man that will eventually miss or mess up, how much more should I trust my Heavenly Father who really does always have my best interests in mind?
My son loves unconditionally and is forgiving. It doesn't even matter if I've just had to punish him for something, in 30 seconds or less, he again wants to play with daddy, or give hugs and wrestle. So often, when something happens in my life, I "blame" God instead of understanding that God loves me unconditionally, even if I needed to be chastised, and I should reciprocate that love. After all, if it weren't for His unconditional love at the cross, I would have no chance at life.
My son is always happy to be near me. Even when he just leaves the room for a moment, his excitement and joy is magnificent that I'm still there upon his return. Sometimes, when he leaves the room, he'll peek out just make sure I'm following. Why don't I search for God's presence with that much joy and excitement, or expectancy? His presence is where I get my joy, so I should be so excited for Him to be near that I expect it every moment.
My son is eager to learn, quick to try but quick to release the heavy burdens, sympathetic and unassuming, adventurous, and so many more. And he is most of these things simply because the world hasn't corrupted him to think otherwise. He is led by his heart, and his mind follows. I can only imagine what I would be like if I had only learned from God and His Word, and everything had not been filtered through the world. But instead of developing my child-like faith as a child and keeping it, now I have to work to get it back. I am blessed to have an inspirational example of what God wants from me.
Father, thank You for my child, because he not only taught me how to understand a little more about You and Your unconditional love for me, but he is teaching me daily about how seek you without reservation and barrier. Help me to continue toward a child-like faith in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
I am very fortunate to spend most of my days working from home. As a result, I have the privilege of having my 2 year old son home with me most days. And although it can be frustrating at times trying to wrangle and work, I really enjoy watching him growing and molding into what will eventually become, hopefully, the man God made him to be. But what is interesting to me is how, by watching him, I've started to see more of what God wants from me.
My son is trusting, almost to a fault. He believes that I always have what's best for him, and that I will always catch him when he falls and protect him from danger. Even when I'm sitting in the floor, not looking in his direction, and he jumps off the couch toward me expecting to be caught. If my child trusts me that much, a flawed man that will eventually miss or mess up, how much more should I trust my Heavenly Father who really does always have my best interests in mind?
My son loves unconditionally and is forgiving. It doesn't even matter if I've just had to punish him for something, in 30 seconds or less, he again wants to play with daddy, or give hugs and wrestle. So often, when something happens in my life, I "blame" God instead of understanding that God loves me unconditionally, even if I needed to be chastised, and I should reciprocate that love. After all, if it weren't for His unconditional love at the cross, I would have no chance at life.
My son is always happy to be near me. Even when he just leaves the room for a moment, his excitement and joy is magnificent that I'm still there upon his return. Sometimes, when he leaves the room, he'll peek out just make sure I'm following. Why don't I search for God's presence with that much joy and excitement, or expectancy? His presence is where I get my joy, so I should be so excited for Him to be near that I expect it every moment.
My son is eager to learn, quick to try but quick to release the heavy burdens, sympathetic and unassuming, adventurous, and so many more. And he is most of these things simply because the world hasn't corrupted him to think otherwise. He is led by his heart, and his mind follows. I can only imagine what I would be like if I had only learned from God and His Word, and everything had not been filtered through the world. But instead of developing my child-like faith as a child and keeping it, now I have to work to get it back. I am blessed to have an inspirational example of what God wants from me.
Father, thank You for my child, because he not only taught me how to understand a little more about You and Your unconditional love for me, but he is teaching me daily about how seek you without reservation and barrier. Help me to continue toward a child-like faith in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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