So Sure

So Sure

A few days ago a friend told me that her son, about to enter kindergarten, was anxious about his first day at a new school. He’d had a great time in preschool with friends, but this was a new routine and a place where he knew no one. On Sunday I walked by his Sunday school class and ducked in to say hello.

“Hey, B——,” I said, “I hear your new school starts tomorrow.” He nodded but not too enthusiastically.

“Did you know your new school is just around the corner from my house?” I asked him. He did.

“Well,” I said, “Now every time I go past your school, I’m going to be thinking of you and hoping that you’re having a good day.” He smiled a little and continued putting away toys. I didn’t give it another thought. Until his mom texted me to say that he’d told her later, “Miss Leigh said every time she passes by my school, she will wish I have a good day” and that it made him happy.

In fact, on the evening of his first day of school, B—— asked his mom what color my car was. When she asked why he wanted to know, he told her, “In case she is passing by wishing me a good day while I am outside at recess, I want to wave to her.”

You know what I love about that? I made a simple promise, and the recipient of that promise took me at my word. I’m not sure what I’ve done to earn that trust, but you can bet I’m not about to squander it. B——’s school is not exactly on my normal route when I leave my house, but I’ve already driven the few blocks out of the way to see it and pray that he was having a good day. After all, I gave him my word.

My heavenly Father has promised to remember me. He’s engraved my name on the palms of his hands. He’s called me his own and adopted me forever through the blood-bought sacrifice of his only Son. He’s as good as his word, and I am sure, so sure, of him.

We who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.

Hebrews 6:18