Little ones can teach us so much!  I have the sweetest granddaughter who is just about 20 months old.  Just like any other child she has an abundance of toys and many she has never played with,

Our church has a thrift store, which supports our food bank and our Orphanage in Kenya, Africa.  This little thrift store has been so successful and has blessed many, not only our ministries but others as well.

One day my daughter brought several of my granddaughter’s stuffed animals to the thrift store.  Handing them to the girl, little Jubilee starting grabbing for one of the little bears shouting, “Me Me”  She would not let go of that little guy and so my daughter let her keep him.  She then asked Jubilee, “Well what is this bear’s name?”  Jubilee replied, “Me!”   And it’ been Me ever since.

Do you see the lesson God has for us in this story?  Jubilee picked out that little bear from the many and saved him from being sold,  Jubilee singled that little one out of all the others and said you are mine (me).  God singles each one of us out and saves us from the hands of sin.  He lets us know we are special, yes we are His.  Jesus says, “You are mine (Me).

That little bear story will always stay with me.  I will never forget Me, just as God has never forgotten Me.  And He has not forgotten you,  He has called you by name – you are His!

Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.  I have called you by name, you are Mine!  Isaiah 43:1