“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21. (NKJV).
“You're wrong. I understand why He loves you. Your Grandfather loves you and--“
“Having an important conversation?” The porch door slammed behind Grandfather.
“Ask Grandfather if you don’t believe me.”“Is Timmy right? Does God love me?”
“Why do you think He doesn’t love you?”
His shoulders slumped. “They say I’m no good. Can’t be trusted.”
“Ethan. I know for a fact the most important Person in creation loves you.”
“Really?” Eyes wide, he said, "You’re not teasing?”
“A long time ago, the Lord looked down and saw we thought only of ourselves. We lied and fought, and tricked one another. In fact, He didn’t see anyone who was good. We needed a savior.
“You, too, Grandfather?” Timmy's left eyebrow tilted.
“Me, too. At the perfect time, Jesus came as a tiny baby. His mother fed Him, took care of Him. King Herod heard about a new king and sent his soldiers to kill him, but an angel appeared in a dream and they fled to Egypt.”
“But God could’ve stopped King Herod.”
“Could have but didn’t. His Son, the Lord Jesus, was treated like any other human being.”
“Why?” Ethan cocked his head.
“Would you believe a message from a king you didn’t know or one who tells the truth?”
“The one who tells the truth but will He love me?” At Grandfather’s nod, he said, “I want to believe. Will you pray with me?” With bowed head, Grandfather put his hand on Ethan’s shoulder and prayed.
Kingdom Thinking. The Greatest Love Story of all time: The Lord Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a perfect life, was crucified, died, buried, but rose again to bring sons into glory. He promises to love us and never leave us. Won’t you come to Him?
“Ethan. I know for a fact the most important Person in creation loves you.”
“Really?” Eyes wide, he said, "You’re not teasing?”
“A long time ago, the Lord looked down and saw we thought only of ourselves. We lied and fought, and tricked one another. In fact, He didn’t see anyone who was good. We needed a savior.
“You, too, Grandfather?” Timmy's left eyebrow tilted.
“Me, too. At the perfect time, Jesus came as a tiny baby. His mother fed Him, took care of Him. King Herod heard about a new king and sent his soldiers to kill him, but an angel appeared in a dream and they fled to Egypt.”
“But God could’ve stopped King Herod.”
“Could have but didn’t. His Son, the Lord Jesus, was treated like any other human being.”
“Why?” Ethan cocked his head.
“Would you believe a message from a king you didn’t know or one who tells the truth?”
“The one who tells the truth but will He love me?” At Grandfather’s nod, he said, “I want to believe. Will you pray with me?” With bowed head, Grandfather put his hand on Ethan’s shoulder and prayed.
Before he could finish his prayer, Ethan began to pray. He confessed his sin--his doubts, his fears. He thanked the Lord Jesus for making him His. He turned to Grandfather.
"Can we pray for my mama and daddy? I want them to know Jesus loves them, too."
"Of course. Timmy and I'll join you." They huddled in prayer as he called out the names of his family. Finally, he looked up, eyes glistening.
"I feel good, Grandfather. Thank you for helping me pray to Jesus."
My absolute pleasure, Ethan. Welcome to the Family." They hugged Ethan and Ethan hugged them back.
Kingdom Thinking. The Greatest Love Story of all time: The Lord Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a perfect life, was crucified, died, buried, but rose again to bring sons into glory. He promises to love us and never leave us. Won’t you come to Him?