Young Minds and the Power of Words

My oldest son is playing recreation leauge football. He'll be 8 in a couple of weeks. Last night at the practice, the coach told the defensive line to do whatever they had to do in order to stop that football. So...when the quarterback yelled hike, my son took off for this player and when he got right to him jumped up in the air, kicked him in the stomach, grabbed his facemask and threw him to the ground. I've never seen anything like it! In a strange way, I was proud. We corrected him and let him know that he couldn't kick anyone in the stomach to which he replied, "The coach said do whatever to stop the ball." With more experience, my son will be able to stop the ball in the appropriate way.

Could you imagine what the church would be like if all God's children took Him at His Word and did what he said. It's true! We might have people getting kicked in the stomach, but with the experience gained from engaging in the game of life, we could become a mighty force for the Kingdom. SO...Let's get out there and do whatever it takes to stop the devil (minus kicking people, of course)!