One thing about parenting that is always extremely
difficult is explaining to children the difference between a want and a
need. Kids (and let’s be honest, most adults) always want things.
We want to sleep in, we want to play with our friends, we want to watch our
favorite shows, and we want all kinds of stuff. Yet most of the time
those wants aren’t in line with the things that we need. We need food,
exercise, and love to mention a few.
Recently I was listening to a sermon online. The pastor was discussing the fact that God
doesn’t need us to fish in order for us to have food. He doesn’t need us
to go out and reach everyone in the world for Him. Knowing that God is
all powerful, you’ve realized those things, right?
So why then does He want us to do these things in order
to advance His kingdom? I honestly think that He wants us to have a part
in all of it all. God uses all of us who believe in Him to advance the
Kingdom. It goes along with the saying that “anything worth having is
worth working for.” I truly believe that is the case when it comes to our
faith. God could have everyone be a Christian if He wanted. But, He instead
allows us to truly appreciate the gift that we’re given by allowing us to be
actively involved in the process. We’re able to reach others for
Him. We’re able to appreciate what a great life we have as Christians
because we’ve seen what it’s like to not have God in our lives.
You see, we’re all wanted by God. He wants us to
join Him in His work. He wants to walk hand in hand with us every day in
our lives. And He wants us all to know that this is where we belong without
any doubt.
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