From the Pastor’s Pen – By Brian Horrobin
Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
Jesus cited a similar problem as it related to a person’s faith.
Here is what He said in Mark 10:14-15: “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
There is an energy and a simplicity that children bring to the things of life that is somehow diminished or even missing from the adult world.
Adults are slaves to schedules, routines, and formulas and sometimes they will try to stifle the creativity and free-spirited nature of children in order to have them fit those schedules.
Jesus saw this quite clearly in the way His followers tried to prevent children from having an audience with Him.
Sure, they may have had the motive of trying to protect His busy schedule from further interruptions, but Jesus was not having any of it.
If Picasso is right, that every child is an artist, then we need to allow time and space for the artist to blossom and bloom.
Faith is no different.
It takes time and an unhurried atmosphere for the seeds of faith to germinate and grow within one’s heart.
This is a lesson we can easily learn from children.
Cultivating a personal relationship with the Lord is not like purchasing a commodity off the store shelf and storing it somewhere.
No, it is a process that involves searching, asking questions, and taking your time to get to know this Saviour.
Attending church services, reading the Scriptures, and enjoying quiet times of prayer can all contribute to this great journey.
Maybe you should start yours today!
