Elder Wisdom by Vicki

Matthew 18: 1-5

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.”

We can learn so much from children! It has been my joy and blessing to learn about God’s love with our wonderful children during our Growing Together time and Vacation Bible School. I learned many things from students when I taught elementary school, and now I’m learning from children as a substitute teacher. Daniel, my grandson, asked me recently, “When are we going to do Meals on Wheels again?” Not only does he enjoy the experience, but he understands the importance of helping others in this way.

Thankful for Valeska Fripp, our Children’s Director, for the opportunities she presents for adults and our youth to learn about God’s love with our precious children in many ways. Thankful for Jo Carolyn McVeigh for overseeing our Meals on Wheels outreach ministry, so that we can experience the childlike joy of helping others.

Jesus showed us perfect, childlike faith when He trusted His Father’s plan. He came to us as a baby, lived with and loved us. He trusted His Father through His suffering and death, and He trusted the Father to raise Him from the dead. Jesus died for the times we doubt the wisdom of His plan, for the time we doubt that we could even be forgiven.

We cannot see the big picture, as God does. God has a plan for us, a salvation plan that Jesus fulfilled.  All we need to do is put our trust in Him.  Jesus, help us to have childlike faith that trust in You always.

Amen