A Map

This week I experienced the joy of sidewalk chalk while spending some time with my 5 year old granddaughter Remi. She began drawing a large green circle to which she added small brown circles in a line which ended up at a blue circle.

When I asked her about her artwork she told me that she made a map for me so I wouldn’t get lost. Sure enough her picture was an exact replica of our yard. The green grass has brown stepping stones which lead to her blue swing.

My heart was so touched that her desire was that I wouldn’t get lost. She had sat on the hard concrete drawing out, in detail, a map for me.

What lengths are we willing to go so that others don’t get lost? God has already provided the way (the map) but are we willing to be uncomfortable at times to make sure it is given to others? Are we willing to spend time making it clear to them and explaining it? Is our heart’s desire for others grounded in love?

No wonder Jesus called little children to Himself and said, “for such is the kingdom of heaven.”