“Unless you become like a child, you cannot enter the Kingdom of God.” - Jesus, Matthew 18:3
The other morning I watched my grandson, Johnny, chase a butterfly in our backyard. I was totally enthralled and amazed by this experience. Johnny was absolutely tuned into the present moment as he joyfully and playfully ran after this lovely white butterfly for nearly ten minutes. It was as if the boy and the butterfly were dancing together. He never grew tired. He never gave up. The butterfly flitted from bush to bush in our backyard until it finally flew over the fence into our neighbor’s yard. Johnny stood in astonishment as he watched his butterfly companion fly away.
I couldn’t help but be a bit jealous of Johnny. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I chased a butterfly. But mostly I was grateful for the lesson my two and half year old grandson taught me. It is good to live in the present moment. It is good to laugh and shout with joy as we experience God’s beautiful creation. It is good to become like a child. Like Johnny it is a blessing to live with wonder, awe and amazement.
~ Paul