Mommy, 'ook. No monsters allowed here.
We have pulled into a neighborhood and ever watchful ever alert eyes on face full of innocence sees the sign. I gaze at his face in my mirror and whisper,
If only
Later he all tucked into bed wearing his Star Wars costume - light saber and helmet at his side - eyes heavy with want of sleep and he is the good hero dressed in white and ready for battle.
I brush back his hair and kiss face I love and remember the sign.
Father God, please keep his monsters small.
Be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.
Ephesians 6:10
Later his daddy catches him sitting up in bed playing. Only moments before he was told no.
There was a battle and he lost. For just as it was true in the Garden of Eden until now it is true for him.
Yes son, there is a monster.
But there is armor.
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm . . . put on the breastplate of righteousness . . . taking up the shield of faith . . . and take the Helmet of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Ephesians 6:13
And just as it was true in the Garden of Eden until now - there is a hero. There is salvation.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
And that monster - he's already lost the war.
"I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death."
Revelation 1:18
And there is an eternity where no monsters are allowed.
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."
John 11:25-26
And I kiss his sleeping face.
God, let him be your warrior. Let him be for You.
