Aidan has been a matter of some prayer for quite some time. He thinks he's a christian just because he believes the right stuff... well... sort of. Aidan really does think he's perfect.. kinda like Mary Poppins or something... weird. Most people can admit their fallen-ness. It's hard for me who has trouble valuing myself to watch my son act so dang cocky! However tonight as we were going through some Ken Ham stuff.. we talked about sin again. We talked a bit about the end times. The Ken Ham for kids stuff has taken us through the fall of man and things like that. We've explained it all before. Until tonight I have thought he had the head knowledge- he just wouldn't look his need for forgiveness in the face- you know, because he's perfect, right?!
And after all- he's only 6. But I think we are responsible for our knowledge of God- and I've been thinking his understanding was there... just not his heart. He hasn't been ready to give God control is exactly what it amounts to.
But tonight was different. Tonight he would admit it. Tonight he prayed really to God, not rote stuff- but really to God, uncoached, and agreed with God that he was a sinner and that he believed Jesus died for that sin, (and rose defeating sin- but we didn't quite get all that in the prayer!) and that he was ready to let God have his heart so that he could make good decisions that God would like.
For a 6 year old (and really anybody), that is the start of a lifelong AND eternity long journey with God. Of course, actions do speak louder than words- but God judges the heart and salvation- justification- expiation are not dependent on us (or our behavior), but on God who is faithful and keeps His promises.
If we believe and confess- we are saved. (believe and confess being strong words!)
If we call, He will answer-
My homework is going to be looking up all the promises surrounding salvation- more for my benefit than Aidan's at the moment- he's already back to his "stuff" and on to the next thing. But I expect things will be a little different for Aidan now- as he learns and grows and the "eyes of (his) heart" open more and more to the wonders of God's never failing love.
Dear Kim,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your blog through facebook. I have just read through all your posts and connecting with your heart. You express yourself beautifully, and I look forward to future posts. What a wonderful moment when you know your child has connected in relationship with the Lord! I just lifted you up in prayer again and will continue to do so as God lays you and yours on my heart.
Love, Sharon