Second Day of Lent- February 14th, 2013
The Child, the Model for Followers- Matthew 18:3
First of all, Happy Valentine's Day! No, it's not part of the liturgical calendar for Lent, but guys, you better not overlook this one!
It seems appropriate that the focus today is the need to be childlike in receiving God's kingdom in our lives. Valentine's Day is for adults, but in many ways it's children who celebrate it best. There's a wonder in children as they anticipate sharing Valentine's with friends at school, eating candy hearts, and having a party. We no longer have young kids at home, and I miss their enthusiasm and innocence.
In the same way, children often "receive the kingdom" with greater enthusiasm than adults. They simply accept and believe. They trust in God and in what Jesus has done for them. Too often as adults we get hung up on trying to figure it all out. This Lenten season, let's try and be more like our kids, receiving God's love as good news for our lives. Let's just let it happen and follow our Lord as a little child.
It is so true that adults have a need to justify and have reasons for what we believe and what we do. My faith grew by leaps and bounds when I finally realized that in my heart I KNEW Jesus was my friend and I don't have to understand or explain everything...because I can trust that HE has it all under control!
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