Goodbye October. The Trick-or-Treaters come tonight in Ankeny. It is very unusual for cities to change the day of Trick-or-Treating, but because of the storms predicted they moved it from last night. And it was a good thing. There were downpours and lightening and wind and even tornado watches last evening. Thank you, Ankeny, for protecting the children.
As grandparents, we are to guide our grandchildren (and other children) toward Christ by our example, our words, and our actions of kindness and love. Children are so easy to love. Their innocence requires us to be accountable for teaching them about Jesus and the Word. Children are dependent upon the adults around them. Children trust the people near them. They are humble and sincere. They are a blessing to us and we are to be like them.
"Jesus called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me,"" (Matthew 18:2-5 NIV).
As the children come to our doors tonight, dressed in costumes we may not even recognize, we need to show them kindness in our words and actions, and with our treats. They will bring smiles and laughter, and riddles to solve. They will delight us with their excitement and eyes of wonder.
Dear Lord, help us be beacons of light to the children we meet today. We pray for the little ones to learn about You and to trust in us and in You. Protect the children as they are out traveling through our neighborhoods tonight. Keep them safe and shelter them from anything or anyone who might make them stumble in their faith. Lord, we pray in Jesus' Name, Amen.
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