Wonder

Praise be to the LORD, for He showed me the wonders of His love. – Psalm 31:21

While teaching a large group of elementary aged children at church, I gave them the same real life dilemma the rich young ruler faced in Mark 10:17-22. 

The rich young ruler asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life.  Seeing how important his wealth was to him, Jesus instructed the young man to sell all his possessions and follow Him.  Without telling the children how he answered, I asked them what they would do in that situation.

The children first discussed the pros and cons of following Jesus with their small group leaders.  When we gathered back together as a class, one of the leaders, dressed like the rich man, walked past them on to the stage.  Wearing a purple robe, gold jewelry, and carrying a big money bag with cash spilling out of it, he looked out over the captivated audience and asked very seriously, “What do you think I should do, follow Jesus or go back to my palace?”

Without hesitation, the kids yelled in unison, “FOLLOW JESUS!”

The rich, young ruler looked shocked. His mouth gapped open as he squeaked out, “Really?”

One eight-year-old boy shouted, “Yes!  Following Jesus will be the most exciting adventure ever!”

Every adult in the room stood silently in awe.  I’ll confess that tears welled up as I thought to myself, this is what Jesus meant when He told us to have faith like a child.  

Bethel Music has a beautiful song named, Wonder. As I listened to it this week, I was reminded that God wants us to marvel at His grace, mercy, and love daily.  God desires for us to follow Jesus with a heart full of wonder like an innocent, fully believing child.  

The song begins with these lyrics:

May we never lose our wonder

May we never lose our wonder

Wide eyed and mystified

May we be just like a child

Staring at the beauty of our King

As the busyness of the coming Thanksgiving holiday fast approaches, take a few moments to stand wide eyed and mystified in wonder of God’s goodness upon your life.

When have you experienced God’s powerful presence lately?  Where have you recently seen God’s beauty?  In nature?  In a young child’s eyes? Let’s praise Jesus today, the Kings of Kings who holds our lives in His loving hands. Let’s follow Him and all the exciting, wonderful adventures He has planned for us.  

May we never lose our wonder.

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