Have you ever gone back to a place that was special to you when you
were younger, and which you had not visited for many years? Did it seem
the same to you? Or did you find it smaller? Less magical? So often
that is the way it is. After we grow up and return to a special
childhood place we see it differently. We are bigger, thus it seem
smaller. We are more knowledgeable, thus it does not seem as incredible.
It
is not so with our God. As we grow and learn more of the world He does
not seem smaller, weaker, or less magical. C. S. Lewis says it like
this in Prince Caspian:
"Welcome, child," he said.
"Aslan," said Lucy, "you're bigger."
"That is because you are older, little one," answered he.
"Not because you are?"
"I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger."
Is that not a thrilling thought? Instead of our
God seeming smaller and less magical as we grow, He grows as well. Not because
He is changing, but because we understand more of Him.
Comments (3)
Thrilling thought indeed. Funny you bring up things from our childhood. I've been stuck on reminicing on things of my younger days as of late. Hope you've been well Christy. Have a fantastic weekend and a blessed Lords day
~Grampy~
Thats an awsome thought. Yes i have gone back to places that I remembered to be big and found them smaller.. Nice memories though.
That's really neat! I had never thought of it that way
before! I guess then we'll all stay small..."He must increase,
but I must decrease"
Hope you are doing well! What have you been up to lately? I have kinda lost track of that...
Have an awesome week!
~Sarah