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Feed My Lambs

Back to school can be a crazy time. As parents, the huge responsibility of caring for our children, mentally, physically, and spiritually, is daunting, to say the least. That’s not just at “Back to School” time, but it begs the question, how are you doing this season?

I recall getting my six children in a new Christian school in the 80’s. K-5^th grade. It was a new experience for all of us, uniforms, book sales, etc. I learned very quickly to try to be first in line at the book sale. This was to get the “very used” books cheaper than the new ones. I was really, to my chagrin, like a maniac, or I guess, a mama tiger, roar!

Some other memories, I remember dumpster diving for my son’s retainer multiple times when he threw it away with his lunch trash. But I digress. You will make your own memories, hopefully full of drama and fun for the family. And mostly, keeping in mind the words of Jesus, “Feed my lambs.”

In John 21: 15-17, Jesus had already been to the cross and was with his disciples for forty days before his ascension into Heaven. He asked Peter three times if he loved him and each time Jesus responded for Peter to either feed his sheep or his lambs. In his own way, he was, both reminding Peter that he forgave him for denying him three times, and also, telling him the mission of caring for “his flock” when he leaves physically.

It’s a bit of a stretch to put this into a back-to-school post, however, there are truths here that remind me of taking care of our children.

Take care of my sheep:

1. Teach them to pray, pray before every school day.
2. Read scripture to them. Babies, too.
3. Take them to church, shop for a Bible believing, Jesus preaching church.
4. Keep them involved in Christian fellowship. Life Groups, Bible Camps, etc.
5. Most importantly, show them Jesus in your life.

When Jesus asks you to “Feed my lambs,” How could we disobey when it comes to our children and others if you don’t have children. Keep a keen eye on ways to follow his directive. 

Luke 18:16, Permit little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.   

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