”In 2018, I wrote a sweet little children’s book ”If You Give A Squirrel an Acorn” and for these last couple of weeks of November I am featuring this book.
If you know me then you know my love for God’s Creation has helped me to thrive both spiritually and creatively. This little book was written with BIG intentions, so tiny hearts could learn more about JESUS and how all of God’s Creation never fails to inspire us humans, as HE works in beautiful ways. So, it goes without saying that this book is NOT just for children but for adults as well. You may click here to learn more and consider purchasing this book, to enjoy in its entirety. 🙂
For now, may you be blessed by this blog and its verses, as we worship God together!
If You Give A Squirrel an Acorn
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
All the seasons God has created holds a time of wonder, and the Season of Autumn does not disappoint when the leaves and their changing colors begin to slowly fall to the ground – as we are fascinated to watch, the squirrels scamper about busily preparing for harvest. These furry and quirky friends often follow a fun but assigned task by giving us free admission, to watch them hurry and scurry up and down the tallest trees from sunrise til sunset.
In addition to the squirrels, there is another pretty interesting part of God’s Creation present too, the acorns. Acorns, though small in size are everywhere! Yet, almost like clock work, the squirrels gather them for food for the winter as they stuff them in their mouth looking like their cheeks will explode. Except for the acorns that God mysteriously holds back – so these can one day, grow into tall oak trees after many years.
If we take note of reminders like these, we will see the vast splendor of God’s Creation all around us. Yet, while much of what has been created, provides endless beauty and sometimes even entertainment; everything HE has spoken into existence carries a message from Him. One central message is found not only in the four seasons of the year but also within the of seasons of our lifetime. A message, which often compels us to learn more about the Creator and trust not in what we see but also in what we don’t see about who HE is.
Such glorious, and wonderful spectacles perfectly unfold in creation, as they accessorize each element in such intricate detail – seeming to beckon us closer to enjoy HIS Presence… This is Worship and so we are led to discover even more within the beautiful and elegant pages throughout God’s Word – which is truly awe-inspiring. For as we read passages from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, our souls are softly but intentionally brushed by glimpses of eternity which leave us breathless. Suddenly, the moments of a relaxing Autumn day slows us down to be completely transfixed in our heart, on JESUS – the ONLY ONE who is Worthy to be Honored, Praised and Worshipped! This is time well spent; as our faith and purpose is rekindled, we can reach and invite our family and friends, to know JESUS! Here is what happens next: the invitation we gave is carried to them as they start feeling a gentle tugging from the Holy Spirit of God. Next, God’s Love for them is revealed even more as HE pleads for them to turn away from all that is wicked, wrong, and sinful in their life and ask God to forgive them and save them.
Once they give their heart to JESUS, He becomes their Timeless Savior and Creator – making all things new! This process of re-creating their heart might take a lifetime but because JESUS has safely tucked their heart inside the very Heart of GOD – it is SEALED FOREVER by the Holy Spirit as a Heavenly Keepsake!
My Sweet Friend, how about YOU? Do you KNOW the Creator God and Savior who gave up HIS own life, to save YOURS because HE Loves YOU and HIS Love for YOU is Everlasting!
John 3:16 says it like this ~ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
SO WILL YOU ACCEPT JESUS AS YOUR SAVIOR?
Ephesians 2:8-10 reminds us that ~ For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Because… IF YOU GIVE YOUR HEART to JESUS…
Romans 10:13 says ~ For everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved.
And YOU CAN KNOW HE HAS SAVED YOU…
I John 5:11-13 says that ~ This is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. That You May Know I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
Praising HIM for HIS Salvation! ~ Jodie
