December 12
3 John 4 – “I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
A few weeks ago we got to experience something I certainly pondered in my heart. Will, our oldest grandson had accepted Jesus as his Savior and had called to ask if Bill (Pa) would baptize him. The buttons certainly did pop off of Bill’s shirt that day!
Everything was arranged for Bill to baptize Will on a Wednesday evening at Henderson Hills in Edmond. Family and friends gathered to watch and be a part of this special service. It was a beautiful picture for me to see Will look up at his Pa as he spoke words over him before he was baptized.
Today is Will’s birthday – 12-12-12. It would be really amazing if he were twelve but he will be nine years old today. We still remember the excitement over the birth of our firstborn grandson. It was a big time celebration for us!
We have had fun going to first basketball, soccer and football games. We have been to Grandparents’ Day (four times), kindergarten graduation, and Christmas concerts. He loves to read books about World War II and early American history. He is a whiz at math and loves to study about weather.
Of all of the things our grandson has done I most remember hearing him recite Luke 2:1-20 from memory. His first grade class presented this recitation at the Christmas program and of course we got a private viewing. I remember the inflection he gave at the angel’s appearing and the surprise of the shepherds.
While we know he isn’t perfect, he demonstrates caring for the lost and a heart for others to become a Christian. Will’s baptism was a symbol of what Jesus had already done for him. No greater joy….
Yes, we were ALL impressed of his recitation of the Christmas story! I still think he had it written on his hand somewhere! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI'm such a proud Aunt Kiki, Will is the smartest 9 year old I know! Great story, mom!