Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."'
My sister-in-law and brother are blessed to be able to spend time with their adorable little niece. They often bring me into her visits by sending me pictures and videos. To say that this little girl is cute and bright would be a colossal understatement. My brother's family just dotes on her and loves spending time with her whenever they can. Even though I am hundreds of miles away, they make me feel as if I am part of the action.
Last night, they had a sleepover with this little angel. My sister-in-law sent a video of them reading a picture book about the first Easter. Her niece started talking about the "bad men" that hurt Jesus. She went on to kiss Jesus' boo-boos and asking to put a band aid on Him in the book. Oh, my heart. This little girl felt so bad that people hurt Jesus. Today, I got a video after they had gotten back from church. She was once again looking at the book, talking about Jesus dying and going to "Kevin" (Heaven). Can you even? My heart was melting all over the floor.
It got me thinking about how bogged down I sometimes get by challenging question posed to me asking about the truth of the Bible and faith; especially with everything that is going on in the world. After seeing these adorable videos, I got to thinking about how simple faith actually is. You do not need an advanced degree in theology to understand the power of Calvary and the overwhelming magnificence of the Resurrection. I believe this is the way it is meant to be. Even as small children, we get exited about getting a gift and understand how to accept it. Accepting the greatest gift ever given, salvation through Jesus' sacrifice for the sins of the word and glorious ascension into Heaven, is done through a simple act of faith. Jesus sacrifice is the most profound and loving act ever done in history, and is a gift freely given to all who repent and yield to Him. It is the greatest gift ever given to a world who never deserved it.
Luke 18:17 "Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
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Godbumps and tears as I read your post Lehann. She is an amazing little girl with such a capacity for love and the Lord. She is just so open and wide eyed about him. What started out with a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the refrigerator has now culminated in her phone calls and talking about needing to see Jesus. I have also shared my Remi stories with my students as I am trying to explain to them the impact of the Stations of the Cross.I told them today how it is all there - waiting for us to understand and experience step by step what Jesus experienced on the cross. Some of my students are riveted, some are sickened by the harshness of his punishment, and others are intrigued. Tomorrow I bring in My Resurrection Eggs to share with them these symbols and more inspiration from Remi.
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