Some things just aren't taught in the classroom

Tomorrow is a day that will be etched in my mind forever.  I'm sure of it. 

You see, last Saturday as I drove home from t-ball with my boys, Drew asked about baptism.  What is it.  Why do people do it.  He thought a few minutes, then said "I'm supposed to do that mom.  It's important since I believe in Jesus that I do it."  Warmed my heart.  After a few days of waiting and waiting to hear from our pastor about what the decision was on baptising him with the adults this weekend, I finally heard on Thursday that yes, they'll do it.  Drew will just have to sit through the children's baptism class in the Spring. 

But it's my pure joy to know that my children are starting now, starting young, loving and walking with the Lord.  It's amazing to me to watch their pure, innocent faith.  When Aaron asked Drew why he believes in Jesus, part of his response was "He hears my prayers."  When further asked what about when God doesn't immediately answer those prayers, Drew said "I guess I'm just done for if he's not hearing and answering me Dad!"  Aaron told him that sometimes God's timing isn't our timing, and we just need to wait and Drew said "So, it's like waiting to save up enough for a DS, or for the next vacation, or when you guys tell me that yes, I can do something, but it has to wait until next week....sometimes for the good stuff, we have to give God time."  His faith is sweet and childlike, yet he's showing such a great understanding.  Aaron was so moved by their conversation, by the depth that Drew was able to talk about things like salvation, the symbolism of baptism ("So, like Jesus died and rose from the dead, when I'm baptised, it's like I'm being born again!"), and the reasons he believes.  Ben sits on his swings and has full out conversations with God and will look at you like you're eavesdropping on a private conversation.  He wants to be baptised too (because, mom, I believe the same Drew does, I should do this too!), but I think we'll wait for him to have a little more concrete understanding.  Or maybe not.  I wouldn't want to be one accused of keeping any little ones from doing what they feel is right before Jesus.

But watch out...my sweet, faithful Drew is full of a fire & brimstone message.  We're working on him also sharing LOVE.

I'm learning a lot from my boys.  Pure, innocent faith.  If only we all came like the children...