T's Weekly Thought: Did You See Jesus?

So I am FAR from the perfect mom......BUT.....most nights I try really hard to read from Bible and pray together with my kiddos.

The other night all 3 of my kids were cuddled close while I was reading from their children's Bible.  We read a couple of chapters and then - per usual - said our prayers. 

After the prayer, George (my six year old pumpkin) says, "MOM!!!  Did you see Jesus during the story?"  I paused......"No Georgie, I didn't".  He responds, "Well he was sitting RIGHT THERE (pointing to the open spot on my bed)!  You totally missed out Mommy.  Maybe next time." 

Yeah Georgie........maybe next time.

WHAT!!!!!!????  JESUS!!!  Sitting on my bed? Hanging out during bedtime stories? 

According to George - no doubt. He was there.

I tucked them in and just took an enormous deep breath.  Was Jesus really there?  And if he was.......why didn't I see him?  Was I too distracted?  Was I worried about the time?  Making lunches?  What was on the "to-list" for tomorrow?  How could Georgie see something that was SO real??

I thought about what George has on his mind.  Uhhhhh......nothing.  My little guy is 100% in the moment.  If you are talking to him - he is talking to you.  If he's in school.  He's in school.  If he's reading the Bible -he's reading the Bible.  His mind is free from worry, clutter, noise, distractions.  My little guy is lucky - he is right where he is. 

If you think about it......why wouldn't Jesus be there?  The VERY last thing He shares with us in Matthew is, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of age."

According to Matthew - this is what Jesus left us with.......I will be with you.  Forever.

So......if you think about it......is it all that shocking that George saw Him with us?  I mean.....really......it's almost MORE strange if he wasn't. 

I don't know about you - but I compartmentalize God.  The Bible was written.  Jesus lived.  Died.  And now we gotta figure it out......right?

Actually.....not at all.

Why would God and Jesus spend so much time with people in the Old and New Testament to leave us hanging in this day and time? Why would a loving God leave us to go about this crazy life alone?

He wouldn't. 

The power of the Holy Spirit is real.  Jesus is real. We are so incredibly loved and cared for.  Our Lord is forever aware of our needs, our desires, our lives......and I believe with everything inside me - DESPERATELY seeks to be a part of it.......

Even, a sweet simple bed time story.

Did you see Jesus???

I love you.  Always will.

T