Depression has been in the news lately. Sports and well-know personalities are taking their own lives due to depression. In Singapore, it is estimated that about 6% of the population are affected by depression during their lifetime. People with depression may experience persistent sadness or fatigue, difficulty in sleeping or sleeping excessively and/or have thoughts of death or suicide. These are but some of the possible symptoms. Christians are not immuned to expriencing depression. It can set in anytime but mostly after a crucial turning point event, be it good or bad. However, we don't have to remain in that state of disrepair for long, if we know what to do.
The life of prophet Elijah makes for an intereting read in the Bible (1 Kg 17-19). He was mightily used by God so much so that his words carried immense power (2 Kg 1:10). I want to focus our meditation on his successful campaign against the prophets of Baal and Asherah. He challenged them to a 'duel' whereby each will call on their own god to ignite the altar of sacrifice. Israel would then know which is the true and living God by this means. And as the story unfolds, the prophets of Baal cried out and cut themselves till evening time to no avail. When it came to Elijah's turn, he took his time to build the altar of sacrifice, laid the wood and sacrifice neatly and requested that water be poured on them thrice over. He prayed a simple prayer requesting God to answer him with the result that fire came down to consume the entire offering including the water, wood, stones and dust. It must have been an awesome sight.
The offshoot of all this was that the Israelites fell in reverence before the LORD, acknowledging that He is God (1 Kg 18:39). The false prophets were executed and Elijah gave a prophetic word to King Ahab concerning a heavy shower that would break the dry spell. To be sure, this must have been an emotionally high point for Elijah, after having carried out God's word successfully. However, his mountain top experience was short-lived; it nose-dived when he heard the word of Jezebel (1 Kg 19:2-4). He suffered great depression, wanting to end his own life. That happened when he did not focus on God but on the words of the enemy. He also mistakenly thought that he was the only prophet left in Israel (v 10, 14); little did he realise that God had preserved 7000 (v 18).
God restored Elijah by speaking to him not in the wind, earthquake nor fire but through the still small voice. In the busyness of our life, we are often attracted by the spectacular as exemplified by the wind, earthquake and fire. We tend to be go-getters, striving to accomplish one thing after another; thinking that we are the only ones capable and that we would be indispensable. As God has revealed to Elijah, He often speaks to us in the stillness of our lives where we can find time to be quiet and meditate. Depression can be overcome when we stop our ears from listening to the lies and deceit of the enemy and start listening to God's word. Elijah didn't have the last word, God has. God told Elijah to anoint his successor and prepare to return home. This shows that no one is indispensable in God's kingdom.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Water Baptism
Our children would be going through the waters of baptism this evening at the Mandarin service in church. This is the culmination of a series of lessons they have been attending the past few months. They were also interviewed by Pas Andrew regarding their decision to go through water baptism. There is no age limit to when one can be baptised as long as we know the significance of what we are going through.
Water baptism is one of two sacraments instituted by our LORD when He was on earth. The other was Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper. Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in order to fulfill all righteousness (Mt 3:13-16). Even though He had no sin, He chose to identify with sinful humanity, leaving us an example that we should follow in His footsteps (1 Pet 2:21-25). Water baptism symbolises our identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. Though the practice of baptism may differ, (sprinkle, pour or immerse in water) it's important to know the significance of this sacred act. Our church observed water baptism by immersion, as it best represents the symbol of death, burial and resurrection, unless the candidate is infirmed.
When the candidate is immersed in the water, it represents dying with Christ to the elementary principles of this world (Col 2:20). This means our old sinful habits and nature are dead and buried; equivalent to us considering ourselves dead to sin (Rom 6:6,11). And when the candidate is raised out of the water, it represents resurrection with Christ to newness of life whereby the spirit man is given a renewed mind to seek the things that are above (Col 3:1-2, 10). Does it mean then that we would no longer struggle with sin after water baptism? The obvious answer is no as the warfare between the spirit and the flesh continues until the day when we shed this old sinful body through physical death (Rom 8:20-23).
By going through water baptism, the candidate demonstrates his/her obedience to God and pledges, in all good conscience, to follow Christ fully, enabled by the power of the Holy Spirit which raised Christ from the dead (1 Pet 3:21). It is an occasion to witness to the world and we are using this opportunity to bring my dad to church to see how this sacrament is carried out, with the hope that one day, he too can be baptised.
"As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving." Col 2:6 (NKJV)
Water baptism is one of two sacraments instituted by our LORD when He was on earth. The other was Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper. Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in order to fulfill all righteousness (Mt 3:13-16). Even though He had no sin, He chose to identify with sinful humanity, leaving us an example that we should follow in His footsteps (1 Pet 2:21-25). Water baptism symbolises our identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. Though the practice of baptism may differ, (sprinkle, pour or immerse in water) it's important to know the significance of this sacred act. Our church observed water baptism by immersion, as it best represents the symbol of death, burial and resurrection, unless the candidate is infirmed.
When the candidate is immersed in the water, it represents dying with Christ to the elementary principles of this world (Col 2:20). This means our old sinful habits and nature are dead and buried; equivalent to us considering ourselves dead to sin (Rom 6:6,11). And when the candidate is raised out of the water, it represents resurrection with Christ to newness of life whereby the spirit man is given a renewed mind to seek the things that are above (Col 3:1-2, 10). Does it mean then that we would no longer struggle with sin after water baptism? The obvious answer is no as the warfare between the spirit and the flesh continues until the day when we shed this old sinful body through physical death (Rom 8:20-23).
By going through water baptism, the candidate demonstrates his/her obedience to God and pledges, in all good conscience, to follow Christ fully, enabled by the power of the Holy Spirit which raised Christ from the dead (1 Pet 3:21). It is an occasion to witness to the world and we are using this opportunity to bring my dad to church to see how this sacrament is carried out, with the hope that one day, he too can be baptised.
"As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving." Col 2:6 (NKJV)
Sunday, November 6, 2011
One step closer to God's Kingdom
In an earlier post, I shared about praying for my dad when he had this pain in his hip region. After his discharge from hospital out-patient treatment on 17 Oct, my mom brought him home to recuperate. However, on the 31 Oct he had himself admitted to CGH due to the unbearable pain and stayed there till this evening when he was discharged. Due to a fall, an MRI was done on him but no fracture was discovered. Over this period of time when he was at the hospital, my wife, brother, his wife and I visited him at different junctures. We continued to pray for him without him rejecting our prayers. The surprising thing was that he uttered "Amen" at the end of our prayers. This in itself speaks volume as my dad in the past was dead against Christianity. When my brother and I were much younger he forbid anyone of us from becoming Christians or talking to him about Christ.
At around 3 plus today, my family visited him again to pray for him. My wife and I took the opportunity to share God's word with him, asking whether he believed in Jesus. His reply was that those who pray to Him would believe. He mentioned that all paths lead to the same God. I also took the opportunity to share that the healing of the soul is more important than the healing of the body, as all of us would ultimately die physically one day. And that Jesus came to die for mankind in order to give us eternal life through the shedding of His blood for the forgiveness the sins. We prayed another prayer for him that God would reveal Himself to him as the true and living God. I quoted John 3:16 to him and prayed for the lifting of the veil over his heart and mind. I invited him to the healing service next week and he agreed to come. Praise God! Pray for the healing of his soul and body.
Eversince God spoke to Pastor Tay in August regarding His heart from parents, I have been intensifying my prayers for my dad. I prayed for him using the principles found in the book How to pray for lost loved ones which I shared in an earlier post. Collectively as a church at P&P we have also been crying out to God for our unsaved loved ones. I have also enlisted the help of an intercessor to pray for my dad and she has not failed to cry out to God on his behalf. My brother and my dad's sisters have also been crying out to the Lord for his salvation. We believe that dad is one step closer to God's kingdom and that it's just a matter of time that he would give his heart to the Lord. In the meantime, we do not lose heart but have to keep on praying; remembering the words of Scripture which tells us that we are to be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises of God (Heb 6:12).
Do not give up praying for your unsaved loved ones. He is an awesome and mighty God as we have been reminded today at service.
At around 3 plus today, my family visited him again to pray for him. My wife and I took the opportunity to share God's word with him, asking whether he believed in Jesus. His reply was that those who pray to Him would believe. He mentioned that all paths lead to the same God. I also took the opportunity to share that the healing of the soul is more important than the healing of the body, as all of us would ultimately die physically one day. And that Jesus came to die for mankind in order to give us eternal life through the shedding of His blood for the forgiveness the sins. We prayed another prayer for him that God would reveal Himself to him as the true and living God. I quoted John 3:16 to him and prayed for the lifting of the veil over his heart and mind. I invited him to the healing service next week and he agreed to come. Praise God! Pray for the healing of his soul and body.
Eversince God spoke to Pastor Tay in August regarding His heart from parents, I have been intensifying my prayers for my dad. I prayed for him using the principles found in the book How to pray for lost loved ones which I shared in an earlier post. Collectively as a church at P&P we have also been crying out to God for our unsaved loved ones. I have also enlisted the help of an intercessor to pray for my dad and she has not failed to cry out to God on his behalf. My brother and my dad's sisters have also been crying out to the Lord for his salvation. We believe that dad is one step closer to God's kingdom and that it's just a matter of time that he would give his heart to the Lord. In the meantime, we do not lose heart but have to keep on praying; remembering the words of Scripture which tells us that we are to be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises of God (Heb 6:12).
Do not give up praying for your unsaved loved ones. He is an awesome and mighty God as we have been reminded today at service.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Ask! What shall I give you?
The question was asked of young Solomon who started to reign when he was probably in his late teens. It did not come from a genie in a bottle but from God Himself, albeit in a dream. Let's look at the circumstances that led to this 'blank cheque' being given to our young king.
And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense at the high places. Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place: Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 1 Kg 3:3-5 (NIV)
When David committed adultery with Bathsheba, she became pregnant with his child. But the child was struck with illness and later died, despite David pleading with God for his life. God dealt with David through Nathan the prophet concerning his sins (2 Sam 12:13-23). Bathsheba conceived again after David had taken her to be his wife. She bore him a son named Solomon and it was said that the LORD loved him and sent word through Nathan that he should be named Jedidiah, which means beloved of the LORD (2 Sam 12:24-25).
The text above tells us that Solomon loved the LORD which is seen in two areas. For one, he walked in the statutes of his father David and the other is that he offered sacrifices to the LORD in abundance. Putting it in today's context, it would be to walk in obedience to God's Word and to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to God on a regular basis.
What did Solomon ask for? At such a young age, he could have asked for fame (to be popular) and fortune (great wealth). However, he recognised the great burden of leadership responsibility on his shoulders. Solomon did not have any military or fighting skills, unlike his father David who fought with bears and lions when he was a shepherd boy, and eventually fought Goliath and won. At such a young age, he probably had no leadership opportunities available, being overshadowed by his elder half-brothers. At least some of the teenagers today may have leadership opportunities available to them either in schools or in the military.
Solomon pleased the LORD by asking for an understanding heart that He gave him wealth and honour as an added bonus (1 Kg 3:6-15). We can say that he had a three in one wish granted. However, having an understanding heart does not mean that we would make the right choices all the time. In his latter years, Solomon, who had 1000 wives and concubines, was led astray by them to serve and worship other gods.
What would you ask the Lord if He were to give you a 'blank cheque'? There are certainly many things we can ask God for but if it was limited to one request, what would it be? A few possibilities come to mind:
1. Salvation of loved ones and friends
2. Healing for the sick and infirmed
3. Success in our work/business/school
4. To right the injustices done on earth
5. To alleviate the plight of those struck by natural disasters
Many of our requests would either be of things given or done on our behalf. If we are to learn from Jesus, we ought to ask not for things but for a Person (Holy Spirit) to be given (Lk 11:13). When we have the Holy Spirit, we have everything He brings with Him, including gifts and fruit.
Lord, evermore pour out Your Spirit on our lives in greater measure!
And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense at the high places. Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place: Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 1 Kg 3:3-5 (NIV)
When David committed adultery with Bathsheba, she became pregnant with his child. But the child was struck with illness and later died, despite David pleading with God for his life. God dealt with David through Nathan the prophet concerning his sins (2 Sam 12:13-23). Bathsheba conceived again after David had taken her to be his wife. She bore him a son named Solomon and it was said that the LORD loved him and sent word through Nathan that he should be named Jedidiah, which means beloved of the LORD (2 Sam 12:24-25).
The text above tells us that Solomon loved the LORD which is seen in two areas. For one, he walked in the statutes of his father David and the other is that he offered sacrifices to the LORD in abundance. Putting it in today's context, it would be to walk in obedience to God's Word and to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to God on a regular basis.
What did Solomon ask for? At such a young age, he could have asked for fame (to be popular) and fortune (great wealth). However, he recognised the great burden of leadership responsibility on his shoulders. Solomon did not have any military or fighting skills, unlike his father David who fought with bears and lions when he was a shepherd boy, and eventually fought Goliath and won. At such a young age, he probably had no leadership opportunities available, being overshadowed by his elder half-brothers. At least some of the teenagers today may have leadership opportunities available to them either in schools or in the military.
Solomon pleased the LORD by asking for an understanding heart that He gave him wealth and honour as an added bonus (1 Kg 3:6-15). We can say that he had a three in one wish granted. However, having an understanding heart does not mean that we would make the right choices all the time. In his latter years, Solomon, who had 1000 wives and concubines, was led astray by them to serve and worship other gods.
What would you ask the Lord if He were to give you a 'blank cheque'? There are certainly many things we can ask God for but if it was limited to one request, what would it be? A few possibilities come to mind:
1. Salvation of loved ones and friends
2. Healing for the sick and infirmed
3. Success in our work/business/school
4. To right the injustices done on earth
5. To alleviate the plight of those struck by natural disasters
Many of our requests would either be of things given or done on our behalf. If we are to learn from Jesus, we ought to ask not for things but for a Person (Holy Spirit) to be given (Lk 11:13). When we have the Holy Spirit, we have everything He brings with Him, including gifts and fruit.
Lord, evermore pour out Your Spirit on our lives in greater measure!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The age of blessedness
"See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. .... Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; the one who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere child; the one who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed. ... For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the work of their hands. They will not labor in vain, nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them." Is 65:17-23 (NIV)
Reading the passage above, one cannot help but wonder we have arrived at this age of blessedness, considering that people are living longer these days. The life expectancy of a person born in Singapore is between 78 and 82, depending on whether you're a male or female. In fact, the proportion of those aged 65 and above will double to 20%t in 2020. To support the economy, many elderly folks would have to continue working; otherwise the young would have to support the old.
Looking at the passage, you would see that we have not arrived yet. In the age to come, no infant will die young or be doomed to misfortune. And those who reach a 100 years old is considered only a child, and if you fail to reach a 100, you are considered accursed. The work that the people do would be blessed by the LORD. It would be productive, meaningful and enjoyable. Most work nowadays are not very pleasant but burdensome and stressful.
I was reminded of the frailty of the human body when ministering to a few elderly church members. Two in particular had problems with their eyesight; unable to see clearly or have no vision in one eye. Another two had migraine problem while a third mentioned that he had weak limbs. I also prayed for a sister on wheelchair who had problems with her bladder/urinary tract. My own dad also had a problem with his pelvic bone due to osteoporosis. I managed to pray for him in the hospital, even though he is not a believer, when he went for an injection to relief his pain.
The age of blessedness would come when this old world order is destroyed by fire and God ushers in a new millennium age by creating new heavens and a new earth. Indeed, the former manner of things would be forgotten whereby God ushers in the millennial reign of Christ on earth. The figure of a person living according to the age of a tree is a picture of the everlasting life that mankind would enjoy in God's righteous kingdom whereby it would be like the idyllic state of Eden at the beginning of time. Once the millennial reign of Christ ends, God will usher in the dispensation of the everlasting kingdom.
Reading the passage above, one cannot help but wonder we have arrived at this age of blessedness, considering that people are living longer these days. The life expectancy of a person born in Singapore is between 78 and 82, depending on whether you're a male or female. In fact, the proportion of those aged 65 and above will double to 20%t in 2020. To support the economy, many elderly folks would have to continue working; otherwise the young would have to support the old.
Looking at the passage, you would see that we have not arrived yet. In the age to come, no infant will die young or be doomed to misfortune. And those who reach a 100 years old is considered only a child, and if you fail to reach a 100, you are considered accursed. The work that the people do would be blessed by the LORD. It would be productive, meaningful and enjoyable. Most work nowadays are not very pleasant but burdensome and stressful.
I was reminded of the frailty of the human body when ministering to a few elderly church members. Two in particular had problems with their eyesight; unable to see clearly or have no vision in one eye. Another two had migraine problem while a third mentioned that he had weak limbs. I also prayed for a sister on wheelchair who had problems with her bladder/urinary tract. My own dad also had a problem with his pelvic bone due to osteoporosis. I managed to pray for him in the hospital, even though he is not a believer, when he went for an injection to relief his pain.
The age of blessedness would come when this old world order is destroyed by fire and God ushers in a new millennium age by creating new heavens and a new earth. Indeed, the former manner of things would be forgotten whereby God ushers in the millennial reign of Christ on earth. The figure of a person living according to the age of a tree is a picture of the everlasting life that mankind would enjoy in God's righteous kingdom whereby it would be like the idyllic state of Eden at the beginning of time. Once the millennial reign of Christ ends, God will usher in the dispensation of the everlasting kingdom.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The glory of flesh
"And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Is 40:5-8 (NIV)
The glory of the Lord is contrasted here with the glory of men (flesh). This passage alludes to the first coming of Jesus Christ where John the Baptist announces the arrival of the Messiah (Jn 1:23). John the apostle also mentioned that they beheld the glory of Christ when He incarnated as the Son of Man (Jn 1:14). He was full of grace and truth. Whereas mankind has the propensity to display his inglorious attributes of vengence and deceit.
For all the accomplishments that mankind has made, whether it is discovering a new drug to save lives or sending people into outer space, it cannot be compared to the infinite wisdom and knowledge that God Almighty has. Mankind has only uncovered a very small proportion of what there's to know in this universe, not to mention those beyond us. It is apt then that people should be compared to grass and flowers. Fresh grass and flowers are lovely to touch and behold. But their beauty lasts for only a short while. This means that men would die one day and their works and accomplishments would soon be forgotten, no matter how much the current generation would want to immortalise certain individuals. In contrast, God's word or Christ, the living Word, endures forever. We ought to pay careful attention then to what God says to us in His written word, especially concerning end times.
Jesus mentioned that King Solomon, despite his pomp and pageantry, did not cloth himself like the lilies of the field (Mt 6:28-29). King Solomon has passed on many generations ago. He left behind the legacy of his wise sayings and that's about it. Christ on the other hand, imputed His righteousness to all those who would draw near to Him in faith and imparted to them everlasting life. Truly, the words that He speaks are spirit and life; flesh counts for nothing (Jn 6:63).
If we ever want our words to be profitable, then begin to speak the life-giving words of God to others. We can speak life through proclamation or prayer. We proclaim by sharing the gospel and we pray by speaking healing and wholeness to the people. God's glory is made manifest through salvation, healing and deliverance that take place. However, man being flesh, will still die; but his eternal destiny is secured through the finished work of Christ at Calvary's cross.
If we ever want our words to be profitable, then begin to speak the life-giving words of God to others. We can speak life through proclamation or prayer. We proclaim by sharing the gospel and we pray by speaking healing and wholeness to the people. God's glory is made manifest through salvation, healing and deliverance that take place. However, man being flesh, will still die; but his eternal destiny is secured through the finished work of Christ at Calvary's cross.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
In Celebration of Children
Children's day is usually celebrated on 1 Oct for Primary school kids. It is a day set aside for children to enjoy and have fun. It is a day also for parents to rejoice in the gift of the LORD. The Bible tells us that children are a gift from the LORD (Ps 127:3). Let me suggest three ways we can celebrate as we look at our young child(ren).
Children's Innocence
Very young children are innocent and impressionable. They are not self-conscious of themselves and would do things that adults find adorable and cute. They could be easily influenced either for good or bad by adults in their lives. The Scripture tells us in evil we ought to be like babes (1 Cor 14:20), which means we ought to have the purity of children when evil thoughts and deeds have yet to be formed in them. Woe betide those who seek to harm innocent children for their own ends. Jesus held up children for their humility and simple faith, giving a stern warning against those who would stumble them (Mt 18:3-6). The kingdom of God belongs to such as these (Mt 19:14).
Children's Intelligence
Children can learn things very fast as their brain connections are not so wired up as yet. This means that if you want to teach them languages, you have to start early. As they grow older, it becomes harder and whatever they have learnt would take precedence. Some family bring up their children by getting different members to speak to the children in a different language. Because children have a voracious appetite for knowledge, one way to help them is to bring them to the library (or buy books), but after they've learnt phonetics and able to read on their own. Otherwise, you can read to them and interests them with fascinating stories from the Bible or children's books. Given the proper environment, children can grow up in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and men (Lk 2:52).
Children's Interjections
It's always a joy to listen to babies or young children laugh or giggle. We remember when our daughter was a few years of age, she used to laugh hilariously at a particular portion of a Barney video. That makes us happy as well. Nothing like also seeing them singing praise songs to God and shouting Bible verses out loud. Likewise when our heavenly Father sees us praising and worshipping Him, He takes great delight in us. In Zeph 3:17 the prophet declares, "The Lord your God is with you; the mighty One will save you.
He will rejoice over you. You will rest in his love; he will sing and be joyful about you." God will dance and twirl with us in great delight.
May we continue to celebrate our children's innocence, intelligence and interjections. And learn from them!
Children's Innocence
Very young children are innocent and impressionable. They are not self-conscious of themselves and would do things that adults find adorable and cute. They could be easily influenced either for good or bad by adults in their lives. The Scripture tells us in evil we ought to be like babes (1 Cor 14:20), which means we ought to have the purity of children when evil thoughts and deeds have yet to be formed in them. Woe betide those who seek to harm innocent children for their own ends. Jesus held up children for their humility and simple faith, giving a stern warning against those who would stumble them (Mt 18:3-6). The kingdom of God belongs to such as these (Mt 19:14).
Children's Intelligence
Children can learn things very fast as their brain connections are not so wired up as yet. This means that if you want to teach them languages, you have to start early. As they grow older, it becomes harder and whatever they have learnt would take precedence. Some family bring up their children by getting different members to speak to the children in a different language. Because children have a voracious appetite for knowledge, one way to help them is to bring them to the library (or buy books), but after they've learnt phonetics and able to read on their own. Otherwise, you can read to them and interests them with fascinating stories from the Bible or children's books. Given the proper environment, children can grow up in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and men (Lk 2:52).
Children's Interjections
It's always a joy to listen to babies or young children laugh or giggle. We remember when our daughter was a few years of age, she used to laugh hilariously at a particular portion of a Barney video. That makes us happy as well. Nothing like also seeing them singing praise songs to God and shouting Bible verses out loud. Likewise when our heavenly Father sees us praising and worshipping Him, He takes great delight in us. In Zeph 3:17 the prophet declares, "The Lord your God is with you; the mighty One will save you.
He will rejoice over you. You will rest in his love; he will sing and be joyful about you." God will dance and twirl with us in great delight.
May we continue to celebrate our children's innocence, intelligence and interjections. And learn from them!
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