My investigative skills are used on a daily basis.
They come by it naturally-this skill of losing things. The firefighter often asks this detective to help him search for lost keys, wallet, phone, etc. For the boys, it’s lost Lego pieces, favorite toys and shoes.
And the world seems to stop spinning while we search high and low. Everything else is of less importance. The missing object must be found! Tears are shed while we search under couches, beds and in plain sight. “Where did you see it last?” becomes my daily inquiry.
Teaching moments can appear in many situations. Lost Legos become an opportunity to share about lost sheep. We read in Luke about the shepherd searching for lost sheep. “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” Luke 15:4-7
The joy my boys feel when they find their lost treasured Lego man is just a glimmer of the joy expressed in heaven when one sinner repents. We meditate on the love the Father has for us.
And this teaching moment is one that can be referenced each and every day.
How about you? Have you had any “Teach Me Jesus” moments this week?
The sweetest moment is when we were looking for a “prized” lego and my son reminded ME of the story of the sheep . . . that he remembered from watching the Veggie Tales! It was such a blessing!
Great reminder to be in the spirit during those FRUSTRATING times! We can always turn a situation around, but I am sad to admit how often I don’t!
Now that is a teaching moment! So great that your son “taught” you:) Love it!
Thank you for the reminder to look for teachable moments! It helps keep my attitude in check!