Out of the Mouths of Babes

I was recently reminded that I learn best from children. I can think of many instances in my life where the insight I need comes from the mouths of babes.

The first I'd like to share, that I thought about on Sunday, was during my junior year in high school. I had the opportunity to be a cadet teacher and help at the elementary an hour each day for a semester. I was assigned Kindergarten. This class was quite rambunctious and very, very social. The teacher said no matter where she puts the talkers, they find someone to talk to. In fact, they were almost all talkers. And they spoke their minds. If they thought about something they said it. Sometimes, this was a bad thing, but not always.

One day, I was working with a group of three little boys. They had been working quietly (rare) and then, out of nowhere, a little boy named Bray looks at me. He asks, "Do you know Jesus?" I had no idea what to say. Luckily, he gave me no time to answer.

"I do, he died for me."

All I could say was, "That's right, he did."

He then went right back to work and he and the other boys started talking about the wrestling match they had that night. I'm sure Bray doesn't remember asking me this, but I will never forget it. I think about that question, "Do you know Jesus?" often. I try my hardest to be able to truly answer with a resounding, "YES!"

The second instance was more recent. A couple of months ago my family was driving to Rexburg to watch one of the brothers play basketball. I saw the illuminated Rexburg temple shining like a beacon in the darkness. I pointed it out to my almost three-year-old niece and told her it was Jesus's house. She said, "Can I go there?" My answer was not right now, but when your mommy and daddy are sealed together you will go with them. She then said, "But, I miss Jesus!" I realized how lucky I am to go to the temple and be in His house. It brings me nearer to Him, so I miss Him less. I think we all miss Him, but only a kid is inherently close enough to the veil to realize it and vocalize it.