Faith Like A Child

Yesterday, Nick (my father-in-law) gave me something for Zoe (my daughter). It was a box that he had bought recently which held tags for various things. He only needed the tags but hated to throw away the box because it was so nice and sturdy. He told me that he decided to decorate it for Zoe so she could put things in it to store or display. Well, I'm sure if you know Nick, you know that the box turned out to be quite pretty and perfect for a little girl. Her name is written in calligraphy, of course, right in the center.

Anyway, after leaving Nick's house, I went to my grandma's house to pick up my niece, Talia, and take her home with me. I showed the box to her and told her that Tim's dad made it for Zoe. She, being a beautiful 6 year old, asked in complete amazment if Nick made the box itself. I smiled and said he didn't and that he just decorated it.

I was thinking about this short conversation this morning and felt moved to blog about it. I was reminded of the innocense of a child and how they will believe anything you tell them. When I told Talia that Nick made this box for Zoe, she automatically assumed that he made the box itself rather than just decorating it.....and she was amazed. This makes me think about how Jesus said .....

Matthew 18:3
And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

The very fact that a child can be told that God made a tree, causes the child to believe that God really made it ....and He made it from the beginning....from scratch.....starting with nothing and ending up with something. Why is it so hard for adults to believe? We actually have to be taught how to doubt. Did you know that?

Perhaps it was the way I worded it when I told Talia that Nick made it. Perhaps I should have just told her that Nick decorated it for Zoe. If I had done that, I wouldn't have an insight to share on this blog about faith like a child would I? I'm glad things happen the way they do. I believe that everything has a purpose and it all ties in with God's big plan. I'm just thrilled that I get to be included in this marvelous plan.

Some advice:

Don't believe what people tell you; read the bible for yourself. Never believe what Satan tells you. Always believe what God tells you. Then, act on it.