A Childlike Faith

Last week the ladies made button holes, we spoke of the wedding at Cana in Galilee when Jesus turned water into wine and were reminded that one day there will be a great marriage feast when the Bridegroom comes for His bride. Major Ruth came as the bride’s mother and she looked wonderful. Betty gave instruction to all the ladies and gentlemen on how to make buttonholes and then they made them, it was really simple, Pamela gave tips on how to do and look after floral displays and all in all it was a very instructive afternoon. There is a lot of preparation for a wedding it doesn't just happen and the bride has much to do to get ready for the big day. And as Christians we also have much to do to be ready and prepared for the big day when the Lord Jesus returns. 

 

This week Pamela talked about games we played as children, most of the ladies and gentlemen reminisced about what they played when they were young. So many different games and a not a computer in sight;

Yoyo

Dominoes

Conkers

Marbles

Cards

Skittles

Whip and top

Skipping

I'm the king of the castle

Snobs

Dressing up

And a host of other things. We even had a demonstation :)

We are not told in the Bible the things that children played in those days, we do know that the boys learnt a trade and the young girls learnt how to look after the house. 

Matthew 19:13-15 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

Pamela quoted Colleen Townsend:

“The hard thing to understand is that faith is the one area in our lives were growing up means we must grow to be more like a child. Trusting simply in the goodness and complete knowledge of a Father who has our best interest at heart.”

We are to have a childlike faith, we are not to be childish. Jesus did not turn the children away and He will not turn anyone away who comes to Him in childlike faith.