“No colores?” was the first question that greeted me as I stumbled bleary-eyed from my tent. With little sleep, an early morning unwanted wake up from Mr Rooster and an empty stomach, there was little sympathy or care from me for my little friend wanting colored pencils again. “No Benny not now,” I semi growled as I pushed into the house with irritation.
I saw the flicker of disappointment that crossed his tiny face. It wasn’t even about the colors. He wanted to play, to create, to have fun and to spend time with me in something with both enjoy.
And then I wondered…
How often does God just want me to spend time with Him? How often does He invite me into creative expression and I ignore Him?
Art. Music. Writing. All these are close to my heart and means of expression for what God is doing and saying, ways to uniquely show the world the beauty and love of God. Yet I find lately I’ve said, “No God not now.”
“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14
Children have few reservations in their creative expression. Lines in coloring books don’t matter. Anything is a potential instrument. Songs are spontaneous and all music lends itself to dance. Children believe in the impossible and aren’t afraid to express themselves.
I am sure there are many reasons why “of such is the kingdom of heaven” but I think part of it is their freedom of expression, of not limiting God and of bringing life to the world.
Is there an expression of God’s heart that He is inviting you into? If so join with Him and color the world with His life and love.
