November 27, 2019

ovember 27

Running with Jesus  

Acts 23:16; 19  "And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.   Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me?

     Paul was in a tough place, the Jewish council outside was plotting every way possible to kill him. His nephew overheard one of their schemes and went and told Paul and Paul ask to have him speak to the commander and he did and as a result Paul was protected.

     So often we underestimate children and there are times that we would benefit if we listen to them. Children are usually open and honest with you. It is a shame more adults don't ask their kids what they should be doing and how they should be acting. Children are easy to forgive and forget. They trust and love innocently with no hidden motives. 

      I am reminded today that Paul taught us that we should be imitators of God like little children. Also, Jesus said suffer the little children to come unto me for such is the kingdom of God.  Children are moldable and teachable. Children can be used by God to teach us valuable lessons and can be help to us. So don't take the children around you for granted! Ask them their opinions sometimes.

Father, thank You for reminding us to not ignore the children that surround us. Thank You for reminding us You can use children to help us. God bless the children in America help us watch out for them. 

     Spend time with the children in your life and thank God for them today. Say a special prayer for them. 

God intervenes, in the morning!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015