I had a really great moment with Dakota this morning. We were doing our morning devotions when he mentioned "Mom, I'm still on Santa's nice list right?".
Then it struck me....what a great opportunity to share about Jesus' "List".
I told Dakota, that yes, he was still on Santa's nice list...but there is even a better list to be on. Jesus' List! He had a puzzled look on his face. I told him that once you believe in Jesus, that He was born, lived & died, & "came back to life?" he shouted! Yes, and came back to life....if you believe & ask Him to come into your heart, He will add you to his 'List'. His list is called the Book of Life! "Really? COOL!", was his reply. I went on to tell him that the great thing about Jesus' list, is once you are on it, you NEVER will get wiped off of it!! I told him how with Santa's list, if you are bad, he puts you on the naughty list, right? "yeah, the naughty list", he said with a sigh. I told him that with Jesus, all you have to do is pray and ask Him for Forgiveness when you do something bad. THAT'S IT! You don't lose your spot on Jesus List!
I am so thankful for this moment that the Lord gave me to share Him with my son. I look forward to the day that he asks Jesus to come into his heart.
Which list would you rather be on?
Hey Dawn,
ReplyDeleteGreat story. Nothing better than taking comfort that those who truly have, or will receive Christ always WERE on the list (Eph 1:4-7, Rev 17:8, and 2Tim 1:9). More specifically, that Christ gave himself up for those on that list as well (Jn 10:14-15, Acts 20:28, Matt 1:21).
We serve a sovereign God, and Dakota didn't happen upon your family by "chance"!
What a great moment! Jesus' list... I will remember this one!
ReplyDeleteLove the family photo!
love ya,
Kelly A
That was a wonderful way of introducing that, Dawn.
ReplyDeleteI teared up when reading this! What a tremendously wonderful moment with your son! I'm so happy for you and for that teachable moment. You are a very smart and wonderful mom!
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