Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Kings 11:12 (New Living Translation)

Then Jehoiada brought out Joash, the king’s son, placed the crown on his head, and presented him with a copy of God’s laws. They anointed him and proclaimed him king, and everyone clapped their hands and shouted, “Long live the king!”

What would you give a seven-year-old King? That is the age of Joash here as he is anointed King.

When I was a child, maybe only five years old, my parents gave me one of those little books containing the New Testament and Psalms. They were small enough to fit in a pocket. I guess they still sell those today. Mine was light blue in color. I still have it.

Funny, I still have it. I don’t think I have anything else that I had when I was five.

The Holiday gift-giving season is upon us. What would you give a child? How about a copy of the word? Just a little thought. And by the way, live the word daily to show the child what it means.