Several years ago my husband asked some of his friends at a dinner party to donate toys for our Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. One gentleman's answer, " If they're going to little terrorist I want nothing to do with it." He explained that yes some the boxes would go to children in places known for terrorism. A greater reason for us to do the project. Our fellow Christian wasn't having it, he believed we would just be feeding the one's who would later kill us. My husband and I were shocked and sadden by this harsh response to a call to help spread the Gospel. I have never forgotten that experience. Those words rang in my ear and heart a totally different message. What happens when we give these children, toys, candies, and the living Word of God?
One of my favorite kids books, that I would read often to my children was, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Here is a summary of the book by the Scholastic website:
NIV - Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
He did mean ALL children - even terrorist. Let's keep this in mind as we approach the 10th anniversary of 911.
One of my favorite kids books, that I would read often to my children was, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Here is a summary of the book by the Scholastic website:
When a generous boy shares a cookie with a hungry mouse, it is the beginning of a chain of events that keeps the boy busy all day long, and might keep him busy for days to come. If you give a mouse a cookie, after all, he's bound to ask for a glass of milk, for which he'll certainly need a straw, not to mention a napkin, and a mirror to check for a milk mustache, which will only lead to him noticing that he needs a haircut.
Well here is my revised version:
When a generous Christian shares a gift-filled shoe box with a child, it can be the beginning of a chain of events. After all, he's bound to ask why would a Christian give a toy to a Muslim for which he certainly will be more curious about that faith. He will certainly need a copy of that Holy Book to read for himself which will take him to look in his spiritual mirror which will only lead to him noticing that he needs a Savior.
Is that like a Tragedy or a Total Blessing. .. In Matthew 19:14:
He did mean ALL children - even terrorist. Let's keep this in mind as we approach the 10th anniversary of 911.
