Matthew 7:11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father, who is in heaven, give good things to those who ask him. (ESV)
My friend, Carol, decided a hamster would be a good gift for her three children. They were delighted in this little guy and enjoyed many hours watching him run in his 'squeaky' wheel, filling up his cheeks with food for winter and the many, many escapades he embarked on when he got out of his cage. Jub Jubs brought the family closer together as they laughed at his antics and then cried when his life was over.
Carol gave a tangible gift to her kids because she loves them and wanted them to learn and experience what it was like to live with a pet. After reading the 'Hamster Diaries' she wrote, I think the whole family learned more than they realized as he captured their hearts. Who would have thought the gift of a little ball of fur could be and do so much for so many?
Think about this. If the gifts from parents to children are good, how much greater God's gifts are to his children. They surpass anything we can imagine.
Nancy
