Sometimes they actually listen!

One thing Dave and I do with Aaron before he goes to bed is devotions. We have several different books and methods we use depending on how tired Aaron is, what mood he's in, and how tired we are :) We read the story/verse to him and then ask whatever questions are on the bottom of the page, plus sometimes we throw in our own. Sometimes I wonder if he really understands what we read to him and tell him since he usually answers our questions about the story with "Um, I don't know" or, "I have no clue!" He can be such a punk sometimes!

Well, this morning after Sunday School, his teacher, Mr. Tom, came over and said, "I have to tell you something. You know how in the movies they always show the Three Wise Men at the stable with baby Jesus, but actually they went to Josephs house instead. Todays's lesson was on the three Wise Men and I was explaining to the kids that Herod was trying to kill Jesus and an Angel warned Joseph in a dream to not go home. I asked if they knew where Joseph took Mary and Jesus and Aaron said 'Egypt!' I couldn't believe it!" I have to say, I was surprised too! I told Tom I guess Dave must have read it one night with Aaron and Aaron then told me that yes, he and Daddy had in fact discussed it. How funny! It was such a great thing to hear! As a parent, one of my biggest goals and concerns (not worries, but I can't think of a better word to use) is that my children truly understand who God is, what He has done for them, that they make Him their personal Saviour at an early age and they walk closely with Him. How wonderful to know that what we say, do and expose him to is sinking in a little! He has been asking questions lately like, where does Jesus live? and it is thrilling to my heart to think that each day Aaron gets closer to the truth! Please pray for him, that he will understand more and more each day and that very soon he would make that life changing decision, and then also please pray for Dave and me as we try to teach, instruct and inform him as best we can.