In yesterday’s morning worship service, children between the ages of 2 and 6 were invited to come to the front of the auditorium to sing “Blue Skies and Rainbows.” The minister suggested the rest of us might even learn something from these children.” I was open minded, but skeptical about what I might learn from 25 or 30 toddlers but I watched and learned.
Everyone smiled as the children raced to the stage, which spanned the width of the auditorium. The stage had 5 large steps, spanning the length of the stage. The children arrived at the stage and begin to climb the steps. The older children had little difficulty with the steps but the smaller children struggled. I watched in amazement as the older children stepped back down from the stage to help the younger ones up the steps. Five-year olds held the hands of 4 year olds and pulled them up. Six-year olds picked up two and three year olds and with their arms around them, and struggled to carry them up the steps. Their smaller friends needed help and there was absolutely no hesitation in helping them.
When all the children were at the top of the stage, they sang joyfully. When the song was over, they started back down the steps. Again, the older children held the hands of the younger children. Some carried the small ones down the steps. They raced out of the auditorium and off to Children’s Bible Hour.
I’m not sure what everyone else learned over that two or three minutes, but I thought of the passage in Luke 18 (Verse 17): “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”
Pure in heart, these children were anxious to sing and they were not about to leave anyone behind. They truly loved one another.
Ross
