Sunday, March 02, 2008
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Seventh Tree (Special Edition)
By Goldfrapp
see related“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Matthew 18:4-6
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10
This was the scripture that stood out to me today in church. I know that God made it so. First what is to be said is that I must have been offending my innocent little baby in some way, or that I was surely going to if I continued in my manner of living. God disciplines His children, (such as Jesse and Me), so He could not let this continue. Our way of life I believe had become too foolish and I was not headed toward being the mother that I needed to be. I did not abuse my child or neglect him…but if my way of living continued on, God knew, perhaps, that I would lead my little Ethan astray. He knows that I don’t want that for Ethan…so He has made a way for Jesse and I to grow.
Secondly, a point I already knew to be true was made even more apparent during the sermon. Angels are with innocent children. I believe they can even see these angels that are with them every moment. My Grandpa made the statement that he believes Ethan smiles while he is sleeping because in his dreams, he dances and plays with these guardian angels. I think even in the wake hours he can see them though. These guardian angels are so high-standing in heaven that they are the few that behold the face of God (They look DIRECTLY at His face) at all times. The more innocent and helpless the child, the stronger the angel that guards him. I have always known that there are angels with my little boy, but this scripture that Jesus said illustrates it most beautifully. God will let no harm come to Ethan and I can be assured of this even though he is not in my custody. He has the highest of angles with him at all times. My beautiful boy is so very blessed.
Thirdly, on the topic of those that offend or lead astray God’s children…this does not only mean for little children, but for God’s adult children as well. It is up to the parents, grandparents, and surrounding family to raise a child in God. A child is to grow up respecting their elders just as the parents are not to provoke their children to anger. I have forgiven my grandfather for taking Ethan..of this I am sure. My grandmother, on the other hand, I am not so sure of. I can easily see that her motives are mostly selfish, and power-hungry. What I am having to realize is that my anger toward her will only devour me, so I must let it go. Her actions, her motives, her ill will, and her contempt for me will be judged by God. She has offended me by stealing my son with lies, and I know that I am God’s child. God can make light of any bad action, but I can not help but notice the verse “…But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Now just as I do not want to offend my little boy, and so must straighten out my path, is my Grandmother not held to the same commitment? She will find out on the day of judgment if she does not face it now.As for my little boy, God bless you, Ethan…you are so very loved, and so looked after by God. I love you, Punkin Doodle.
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