“Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Mark 10:5 (NKJV)
Our kitchen fridge is broken and awaiting a repairman. The food was moved to a fridge in the basement.
This morning my five year old granddaughter came into my office and asked if I could turn on the basement light. I knew why.
I grabbed my coffee cup and went to help her. When I got to the top of the steps she was already over half-way down, descending into the dark, perfectly sure that the light would be on before she got there.
What trust!
The example was so real to me, as if I could hear the question, “Do you trust the Lord like this?”
Over the years God has been so faithful to us that I should have more reason to trust Him than my granddaughter does to trust me. Am I willing to step into a dark place knowing I can trust God to illuminate it?
All of the resistance I have spoken in my head and through my lips to and about the Lord, I can see as a lack of deep faith in Him. I am grateful that every time He is faithful, He grows my ability to trust Him.
This morning God gave me a living picture of childlike faith. Is that our faith?
Whatever it is we are looking for, do we trust our great God to light the way?
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12
Praying I will remember to trust Him in all situations. 🙂
May it be so for everyone who claims to love Christ, Melissa!
I love how sometimes children can be the perfect models for how we are to live in Jesus. Their trust is humbling and inspiring. Beautiful thoughts, Beth. Thank you for sharing!
I agree Jessica. The picture was so clear to me when I saw it. “And a little child shall lead them.”
Thank you Sister for your simple but powerful post, such a great reminder for us all…Trust…..
It is simple, Stephen. Wish it was easier to teach and follow!
Wow, I pray for a child like faith like your granddaughter. Simple and pure. Thanks
Yes, Yvonne, the more I am around the children, the more I see the value of the child-like faith.
Hi Beth. This is a special story. I love how God teaches us through simple stories. I remember way back when I was driving my son to preschool, We were late so I told him he should pray we make all the lights because his faith is better than mine. My faith was too tainted with life’s issues. We made all the lights but one.
Whoa, Stephen! Do you lend him out?! JK of course. I do love listening to their untainted faith!
Love this example of faith, pure and simple – a wonderful illustration of Matthew 18:3.
Thanks Ava. I appreciate the encouragement!
I have been learning to trust him more; it was difficult during my intense season of grief. The biggest area I need to trust him in better is my singleness. I love this picture of childlike trust!
Candice, I have seen the difficult time you have had but have also seen your faith as you have reached out to God’s people, your sisters and brothers in the Lord, to be your support and “hold your arms up in this battle.” Faith overcomes the world. This child-like trust is what I pray our Lord will give you as you walk through this time with Him at your side. May He bless you as you walk faithfully. In fact, look for those blessings because they will be there!
Great analogy, Beth. We are often hesitate to step into the dark. I think many times we want God to illuminate our path with light FIRST. But where’s the trust and faith in that?
Right, Karen, I have thought it would be nice if, in His grace, God would just leave me a note with the next step I am to take. No note yet, but plenty of guidance when I step out in faith. Thanks for commenting.
Trust–a simple word that can be so hard to live. But such an important one as we grow along in life. Thanks and God bless!
Yes, Nancy, Hard but so worth it when we do it!