Matthew 18:2-3 - Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them. 3
This morning I had one of those moments in parenting that God gives just often enough to keep us in the game. Of course these moments I'm talking about are probably happening around us all the time, but it seems I can often be blinded by the "important" things in life.
My 9 year old son Josiah and I were having a Bible reading time together and discussing a certain text of Scripture when I popped the big question to my son of what the text meant . As is often the case with this philosopher/theologian son of mine, his answer illustrated the power and simplicity of the parables of Jesus and their ability to speak truth in clear and poignant ways.
Although his answer was not completely correct from the perspective of proper Biblical interpretive methods, he did get the general idea behind what Jesus had said. The main theme was stewardship of kingdom resources and he was able to grasp this concept quite well . What followed was a wonderful discussion around God's Word that can only be described as "fellowship." My son and I were entering into that blessed place in Christ when The Word lives and we know He is near.
I don't mean to say that we were caught up into some kind of super-spiritual experience because we were not. Rather, in the casual atmosphere of my bedroom on my bed, I enjoyed watching my son come to an understanding about the most important knowledge he can ever have revealed to him. I delighted in him and his inquisitive and wonder-filled eyes as they danced with the joy of a growing understanding of truth. I guess moments like these are the really "IMPORTANT" ones in life!
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 - These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. 7 Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. CSB
This is why I love having my kids around me ALL the time. There is NO replacement if you aren't there when they suddenly understand something that will change their life.
ReplyDeleteYears ago, we had been talking with the kids about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and what it meant, then Bud went to Sonlight and his teacher got to lead him into that new realm. I felt robbed, cheated and happy for him all in one.
The years with them are so short. So precious. I can't wait to see what God has in store for your content, funny, thought-filled little guy! But I CAN wait for him to grow up and enjoy watching him be wonder-filled along the way!
I had a similar moment last night while watching Return of the Jedi with Thomas and Karina last night. Not nearly as spiritual though... I'm laying on the floor, Thomas and Karina are laying on the couch. I rolled over and whacked my head on the coffee table. Both of them started laughing and Karina asked if my pristine bald head was OK. Thomas, without skipping a beat said "Of course it is mommy - His head is as hard as a rock!"
ReplyDeleteAhhh... the moments I live for.
Hey, Doug! It's a little off-topic, but do you know if anybody got any good photos of the Walk for Life yesterday? I blogged on it this morning, and I'd love to include some pictures. I don't think the Herald took any, which is inexcusable.
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