Friday, June 25, 2010

Maid in Manhattan -- Children Are Very Important!

Children have always had a central spot as the Apple of God’s eye. A glance back at some of the writings of Moses and the Prophets will quickly show you how important to our Father His children have always been:

  • When Abraham was asked to sacrifice Isaac, a replacement was provided.
  • Even though Isaac was the child of the Promise, God blessed Ishmael as well.
  • Joseph, as a very young man, was blessed by God and chosen later to save his family from certain starvation.
  • Moses, while still an infant, was rescued by God.
  • Samuel was just a child when God first spoke to him.
  • Samson was set apart even before he was even conceived.
  • John the Baptist was concieved by God’s divine intervention and selection.
  • Jesus – just so that we wouldn’t miss the importance of this particular Child – was born to a virgin!

You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.

Luke 1:31, 34-35

These children were each incredibly important to our Heavenly Father, and you and your children are too. Jesus welcomes you warmly anytime and every time you approach Him to be prayed for, to be blessed, or just to be in His presence.

While it is somewhat surprising that Chris, a candidate for Senator, would take time out of his day to talk with an unknown fatherless child, and invite him to go for a walk with his dog. It is vastly more miraculous that the sovereign Creator of the earth and stars would make time to give us an exclusive appointment any time and every time we request one with Him.

Readers: Have you spent any time with Him lately?



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