This past week helping out with one of my church's backyard Bible clubs I was struck by all the funny things kids say and do. and I was reminded of all the funny things my siblings used to do and of course some of those odd things I was prone to do as kid.
One little girl at camp exclaimed in a giggly voice, "I'm lost in a world of blue gumballs!" Where that came from I have no clue, but it was so cute!
A little boy came each day with a toy, first day he arrived with his miny "cars" skateboard and proceeded to try and sit on it during story time. It was tough trying to hide the grin as he slipped off during a key point in the story of mephibosheth. He came the next time with a vest of "treasures" full of surprises the girls crowded around as he pulled forth gadgets, gizmos and all manner of toys. He must of had entertainment for a month packed in that little cargo vest!
I am also reminded of the supposed spider webs in my nose, by my then 5 year old brother's peeping eyes during a hug. My sister's cute struggles with words such as "yo-grit", and my own eating wild flowers during recess and feeding my house hold monster(the garbage disposal)!
But everytime I see a child, or hear their funny antics I'm drawn to think of God's view of these precious dears. They view the world so simply, and they love so simply and purely.
Granted all of their answers usually consist of an enthusiastic shout of "Jesus" or a sober "He died on the Cross" their answers are so true. And although they do seem to say some of the darnedest things we shall ever hear, we should learn to come to our Father as a child as well.
Mathew 19:14:
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
and
Psalm 8:2:
From the lips of children and Infants you have ordained praise...
So next time we meet the histarics of a child, or even a child at heart, let's remember their simply joys and loves and I personally will be striving to come to God as a child at the loving feet of her gentle Father.
Always,
S
