As Reed and I continued our conversation and prayer, he wrote down many things that God spoke to him. How much God loves him and how much he loves God. It was so beautiful and such a privilege to see this genuine love and affection to our Father.
But it also became difficult as a discussion of Jesus easily turned to one of Skylander Giants, the video game. I would make comments about God’s love and could tell that they did not resonate with him. Reed did not fully understand the idea of Love and Grace, and why should he? He is only a 6-year-old child. But it occurred to me—this must be how God views us.
We are small children, incapable of understanding the depths of Our Father. We are distracted easily and the magnitude of God does not quite click with us. But, God is so faithful to be patient to reveal himself to us, and when the time is right he will give us glimpses of understanding his knowledge, and how encouraging is that! It amazes me and gives me so much hope that there is so much we do not understand. Ahead of us, is a life long journey of unveiling new mysteries of Jesus, and there is nothing more exciting than waiting on the Lord to reveal more and to experience more of him on a deeper level.
This conversation with Reed, also made me realize how much God delights in us, and how proud he is of his children. When Reed really did understand something that God said to him which in turn, caused a response of praise and love back to God, it made me so excited and filled my spirit with such joy. And how much more does God love us! When, we his children finally comprehend pieces of God and his plan, the Lord dances, He sings, and He rejoices that his children are drawing close to him and grasp the Love of their Father.
I am inadequate, awkward, clumsy, faithless, and ignorant but God delights in me still. He rejoices in my victories and gives me the strength to have them. Victory is knowing the Lord. Every day I know him less because every day he reveals himself more. Blessed be His name.
