...is Greatest
Today, in most social media circles, is known as #tbt (throw
back Thursday). With that in
This year has been a year of, once again, many changes for
me. My husband and I are
I could write numerous (and probably should) blog postings
about how God has blessed us thus far in our travels on deputation; but, today
I am thinking especially of the blessed time I’ve had in being able to spend
extended periods of time with our children because basically, right now, we are
homeless (this is said with a smile and the constant reminder that “this world
is not home, I’m just a passing through; my treasures are laid up, somewhere
beyond the blue…”).
This morning while at my daughter's I watched as the little
guy she watches began saying “up, up” so he could get out of the high chair and
it immediately brought me back to when my first born son was a little guy and
he would say “dow” (for down), only he said it not only when he wanted to get
out of the high chair, he also said it any time he wanted to be held. I suppose it was because when he was in his
high chair and I asked him if he wanted to get down, I would then pick him up
from the high chair, and give a big hug and squeeze before I would put him
down.
Last week, after candidate school at BIMI, (which was
amazing btw), we were able to spend some time with our youngest son and family,
and to meet our newest grandson. While
there it was such a blessing to watch as their little ones, especially the
2-year old twins, at times just wanted to be held by their daddy. As a mom, it warms my heart to see that all my
children are in happy, loving, and godly marriages seeking and striving to
train their children to the glory of God.
As a grammie, it warms my heart to see my grandchildren do anything –
seeing them is heartwarming in and of itself!
As I watched the babies longing to be held, and seeing how just being in
their daddy’s (or mommy’s) arms gave them the comfort and security and love
they were seeking reminded me of my heavenly Father. I know that He is pleased when we come to Him
in childlike faith; He tells us numerous time in His Word that He is with us,
to fear not, and He has reminded us that He is always with us. He has also stated that to Him, greatness is
when we humble ourselves like a little child.
"For I the
LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help
thee." -Isaiah 41:13
"Fear thou
not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen
thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness." -Isaiah 41:10
“…and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the
end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same
is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 18:4
So, on this #tbt, I am thankful for the memory of my own
children and the joy it was to my heart when they were completely comforted and
happy just knowing mommy and daddy were there to hold them. I am thankful for the precious picture of
watching my now adult children fulfill that same need for my grands…and I am
especially thankful that God gave me that picture to remind me that I can and
should behave that same way with Him.
Today, if you are having any type of struggle, trial,
difficulty, if you feel lonely, or if you just need a hug – see yourself as the
child that Jesus Himself held on His lap, and humble yourself before Him –
because to God that is great!
Have a wonderful day!
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