So today…

So today I'm trying to explain to my
almost 7 year old about the roots that hold our teeth in because he
just lost his third tooth.  When we pulled it there was no root
but he knew one was there, holding his tooth firmly in place.  His
tooth was very wiggly but still had a strong root holding it in. 
As I'm explaining about the new root and the new tooth that will soon
grow God gave me a wonderful spiritual truth to share.

“Son,
the old root and tooth are like our hearts before we ask Jesus to come
live there.  The baby tooth is wiggly, (just like we so often come
to Him…anxious and unsure) and the root begins to prepare itself to
die.  Once we ask Jesus into our hearts and lives He gives us a
bigger stronger tooth (life).  The tooth will not survive without
the root (Jesus) because it gives the tooth life.  God replaces
our baby tooth (old heart) with a new one.  Our new tooth is
strong and is firmly secured in our mouths by the new stronger
root.  Just as we are held securely in God's hand after asking
Jesus into our lives.  We are firmly rooted into the family of
God.”

So, I tell him, “Son, each time you have a wiggly tooth
remember that's how we are without Jesus.  And each time a new
tooth grows in remember that's what we're like with Jesus.  Big,
strong, and firmly rooted.”

Wow, I think I taught myself something today.