We watched the movie "Despicable Me" last night. It started out a little slow, but by the end it certainly packed a punch, and it's message was clear--to me at least! Getting along with others--making peace--loving others, no matter who they are--is child's play.
For some reason or another, as we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to love others--and increasingly easy to judge others. Don't ask me why, 'cause I don't really know. But what I do know is that as we age, our criteria for friends and associates tends to grow narrower and narrower.
Not so with children! "Play with me!" is a demand given indiscriminately. "Read me a bedtime story," is not a request reserved for a certain few. Children have so much to teach us about loving and living! It's no wonder Jesus invited us all to become like little children.
And then there are the words of the prophet Isaiah, who promises that in matters of peace and respect, we shall be led by a little child.
The wolf will live with the lamb,
the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling[a] together;
and a little child will lead them.
Kind of makes you think, doesn't it??~!!
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