Maddie is at the stage where absolutely everything goes in her mouth. For example, so far this morning, I have taken paper, a small army man, food (not her breakfast), and a lady bug out of her mouth. I know you're probably thinking I am a very dirty person to leave all that laying around, but honestly I just swept yesterday.
Why is it that little ones at this age think that everything they see would be welcome to go into their mouth? Why does everything have to at least try to be ingested? And why is it that they can see the smallest crumb from across the room and then it's on to get to it before someone gets in the way?
Then I thought of a passage in the Bible that says we are to be like little children. Now I realize that it may be a stretch, but think with me for a minute.
Luke 18:17 says, "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
What do little children do? They try to ingest everything they can. Maybe that's what the Bible is saying here, anyone who doesn't do everything they can to take in Jesus and consumed Him will never know Heaven and all He has to offer.
Perhaps it's not exactly what Luke's gospel was trying to say, but it has caused me to think this morning. Do I spend my days looking for the things of Jesus and trying to consume more of Him and all He has for me?
Interesting thought! Perhaps this stage is just another learning stage for Maddie and I both!
3 comments:
Very cool. I mean your application is very cool, not Sissy eating lady-bugs. Can I use your illustration sometime?
Sure Babe!
Good thought! You have been doing such a good job keeping up with your blog. Mine has kind of gone by the wayside lately. I have to get back on the ball!
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