As I sat at our dinner table doing my devotions this morning, I heard a common noise outside.  It was the very annoying sound of a truck’s horn being “honked”(more like layed down on) to announce its arrival on the street.  They sale refills for your propane tanks, for which we use for cooking and hot water. 

I heard the sound, saw the truck through the window, and immediately thought… “I hope the kids don’t wake up.”  It is such a nice time for my devotions.  When our two wonderful children get up, ages 14 months and almost 4yrs, the house comes alive.  Not the best conditions for devotions.

I immediately thought about the desire of some Christians, a desire for other Christians to not wake up.  They don’t want them to get up and excited about the things of the Lord.  A young Christian will be more work for those who are around that has something to teach them.  Some would rather they not get excited so that the older Christians would not have to worry with them.  The “mature” saints are very comfortable enjoying the SS class just the way it is right now. (who want someone asking dumb questions)

May we all have a desire to help others as they have a desire and a hunger for the things of God.  Don’t hope they won’t wake up.  Pray for them that they will wake up to serve God with passion.  Then get yourself up and help them. 

Sure, keep doing your devotions, but in order to help the young-uns you may have to get your devotions done early.  Our children get up and many things have to be done for them.  J needs a diaper change, H needs her clothes laid out for her, breakfast needs to be made, and hugs HAVE to be given. 

Please apply this to the young Christians around you.  Help them when they smell of immaturity-guide them and teach them as they mature.  Be ready to do a lot for them.  Teach them to feed themselves from the Word of God.  Hannah has even begun to help us get food ready for Joseph, but she still needs help.  Teach the young Christians to find someway to help others.  Through it all, LOVE the young Christians every step of their Christian life.