Kids

This past week we had our grandkids with us. What a blessing. What a challenge! It is the first time we have had them more than one night. Mason is almost 3 and Drew is 14 months. We had a blast, but also a great challenge. Mason constantly challenged us to see how we would react to his “forbidden” acts. The apple just doesn’t fall far from the tree. After four days the boys are back with their mom and dad and we are exhausted. God helps us that are older by allowing us to really forget the challenges of raising small children. That is why grandparents love their grandchildren.

Application: Aren’t we all a lot like Mason. Put our finger next to the light switch giving every indication that we are going to turn the light off and God has said to leave the switch alone? Aren’t we testing/challenging God on every corner to see if he is looking? Why do we save ourselves a lot of grief and not have to go through the consequences of the forbidden zone and be blessed by God instead of facing his wrath?

Maybe one day Mason will learn it is better to listen to “Pop” than face the consequences. Maybe one day I will learn to listen to “God”! What do you think?

Sid