Outer Limits

 

     Our two and a half-year-old grandson likes to test our limits. He is the cutest, smartest, most mischievous kid with a huge personality. He already knows how to push our buttons. If I ask for a hug, he will stare at me as he walks right by me and hugs grandpa. His favorite word right now is, “nope!” If we tell him it’s time for lunch, his response is, “I don’t like lunch!” If we tell him it’s time to go home, his response is, “I don’t like home!”

     I love his craving for independence. He wants to do everything by himself and gets upset if we try to help. Keeping him safe is our priority as he tries new things and makes discoveries on his own. Setting limits and boundaries for our children and grandchildren is never easy, but always necessary.

     God must shake His almighty head and smile at us in the same way we do our Gavin. His limits and boundaries keep us safe. His Word gives us instructions to follow. I can imagine Him wondering if we will ever learn as we say or do something contrary to all He has taught us.

     Maybe it’s time to grow up and listen to the wise advice of our heavenly Father. Let’s say, “Yes!” to listening to following His lead.And when we run back to Jesus, His heart will melt, just as mine does when Gavin runs up to give me a hug and says, "I love you Nana!"

The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The rules of the Lord are true, and all are righteous. They are more precious than gold, then much pure gold, sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb   Psalm 19:7-10

     God’s word will keep us healthy and safe and one day lead us safely home.

Father,

Help us to say a resounding, “Yes!” to Your commands. Your wise counsel is greater than any earthly wisdom. Keep our children and grandchildren safe under our care and love. Teach them Your ways.

In Jesus name,

Amen