“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3rd John 4. (NKJV).
Grandfather came into Timmy's preschool, and signed him out. He chatted with a friend while his grandson, busy playing, ignored his teacher’s voice. Finally, he looked up, his blue eyes flaring.
“Grandfather.” In the blink of an eye, a wide grin covered his face. Instead of running to him, he began to somersault across the room.
Everyone smiled at his show of joy.
“Hope someone loves me that much,” his teacher said as she slowed Timmy down. He jumped up, ran over to the half-door where his grandfather waited.
“Hold on. Your coat and backpack.” He nodded, hopping from foot to foot.
“Did you see me, Grandfather? I did somersaults just for you.”
Eyes bright, he swallowed the lump that threatened to choke him. What a memory. To see love in action--
“Aww, man. Did I really do that?” Timmy dipped his head.
“Let's get real, Timmy. You didn’t think twice about demonstrating your love for me. In fact, you did what you loved to do best. Somersaults. But me?” He sighed
“I lag behind in showing the Lord Jesus how much I love Him. Someone might criticize, tell me I fell into the deep end of the pool--with no life preserver.”
Timmy snickered.
“But I know the truth. The one I love walks on water so why should I fear the deep end of a pool? If I could ever catch a glimpse of His empowering Love, I’d be a force to reckon with as He lives through me.”
Timmy grinned, patted his grandfather's back. “You know what?”
“What's that?”
“You're the one who's showed me how to be real. Not just pretend you're perfect. That makes me want to listen to what you say but especially walk like you walk. Thank you, Grandfather. Thank you.”
“Welcome, son. Welcome.” He leaned into Timmy's hug.
Kingdom Thinking. The Lord Jesus promises to love me and never leave me. He promises the same just for you! He knows you so come on. Join me as we somersault with joy!