One thing I've shared with all my newborn grandchildren was to sing to them when I first held them, "Jesus Loves Me." I strongly and firmly believe in the power of music to teach trust. I have been challenging my churches during church conferences to think about those children in their areas and community who have not yet been taught to sing songs of faith because they do not yet have faith. It's not hard to imagine as you read this that not too far from your home is a little girl playing alone, who has not yet heard how much she is loved by God; and not too far from her are two little boys playing together, whose innocence has kept them thus far from thinking of harmful things, also not yet reached by God's love. The children laugh and they probably sing, but is it laughter from the pure joy we as believers feel? Are the songs, songs of hope and faith?
Peter's instruction for today says that though we have never seen God, yet we love God. We have never seen God, but we trust God, with our laughter and singing. As we keep on believing, that will be what keeps us moving forward to the great reward, full, face-to-face relationship with God and Jesus. It's in the meantime, that we seek to reach others, especially the children, so that they may have songs to sing and laughter that shows the true happiness that has come to their hearts through Jesus Christ. Those of us who are in relationship with God, need to invite others to join us!
PRAYER: Loving God, we pray for those we have not yet reached for You. We pray for the little girls and little boys of our areas and communities. Show us the way we can reach them for You. This is our hope and our prayer. In the meantime, help us remember that our laughter and our singing are signs of our love and trust in You. We pray in Jesus' name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
