Yesterday was a beautiful summer day. And there was no better way to end such a day then by watching a handful of Children play outside. Last night as we stood out in front of the Church with the Children running around so full of life. I was reminded of our Faith. I know you probably are wondering why Faith? It was amazing outside. The sky was a perfect blue, the wind was calm and there were some gigantic fluffy white clouds in the sky. I was reminded of the most amazing man, someone that so many people never come to know. Jesus Christ. We are so blessed to take part in his amazing creation. To live and breathe on this earth. I am truly grateful to such an amazing creator and for the precious gift of salvation that he offers to all who will believe. As the Children danced around without a care in the world I thought of how much faith these little children have. They don't ever think of where there next meal will come from, they just know it will be there, They don't worry if Mommy and Daddy Love them or if they will be warm at night. They know that they can run free because they have faith. As I watched them smile for a few pictures and jump and swing vicariously, my heart smiled. I thought of how many times the Bible says if we would just have faith. We don't even need a lot of it. In Matthew 17:20 the Bible says "And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelif: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to younder place, and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you." What a powerful verse. The mustard seed is one of the smallest seeds in the world. And yet also one of the strongest. And here Jesus says if we have Faith the grain of a mustard seed. I was reminded of how many people fear tomorrow or what will happen. Instead of trusting in the LORD and knowing that everything is for a divine reason. When we put our Faith in the LORD Jesus Christ we do not have to fear. There is no need. I heard a pastor say once "Fear not for tomorrow for God is already there." How powerful that statement is. If we would only live that way, make that the motto for our life. "But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." Hebrews 11:6
Without faith it is impossible to please God. How many times have we prayed a quick little prayer to get us through or out of what ever situation we were in. It does no good without the faith to back it up. Many people are praying to God and there prayers are not being heard because they have little faith. Or worse than that NO faith at all. Little Children have so much faith. They are born with it. They know God so closely. It is such a beautiful thing to see Children playing on the LORD's property and enjoying the splendor that he has given to us. "But Jesus said, Suffer little Children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the Kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14 Once again Jesus uses an illustration of how are faith must be. We must come humbly to him with the faith of a little Child. I was so moved seeing them. They had no fears, all they saw was the simple essence of childhood... Faith is so simple and Powerful, yet so many people miss out on so much because of there lack of faith. (I am singing to my self on this too :)) I am thankful through such little things I can be reminded of Heaven and of the gifts that God has given us. I love how the LORD will show us so much through the Children that he has given us. They truly are the best gift that God could have chosen to give to a family...
"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." Psalm 127:3-5
Love,
The Browns
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This was a blessing to me!!! Thanks for sharing!!=)
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