MAY 25, Matthew 28:20

Tommy was scared. “Where’s Mommy?” he wondered, looking up and down the book aisle of the store. He had found colourful and exciting pictures in the books on sharks, and had knelt down to look at those on the bottom shelf. Tommy hadn’t noticed his mother leaving the book aisle.  “Mommy! Where are you?” he called, and his eyes slowly filled with tears when his mother didn’t answer. Tommy nervously ran to the end of the aisle and searched both directions.

“Do you need help, little boy?” asked a friendly saleswoman. “I think I saw you with the lady over in the next aisle. Is she your mommy?” As the woman spoke, Tommy’s mother came around the corner.

Tommy ran to her and grabbed her leg in a huge bear hug. “I didn’t know where you were, and I was so scared!” Tommy’s voice still shook.

“Oh, I’m sorry, honey. I should have told you where I was going. I knew you were looking at the books on sharks, and I could see you through the book shelves. Look!” She pointed, and Tommy turned and peered through the shelves and into the next aisle. “I was still watching you, and someone else was watching out for you, too,” added Mom. “Who?” asked Tommy, looking surprised.

“God and His angels,” Mom explained. “God is always watching over you even though you can’t see Him - just like I was watching you even though you didn’t see me.”

“That’s good,” said Tommy. “I knew you’d never leave me. I just forgot.” “God won’t leave you, either,” Mom assured him.

“I’ll thank the lady for helping me find you,” said Tommy, turning to look for the sales clerk. “Do you see her?”

“No, she must have gone to help someone else,” answered Tommy’s mom.

Mom hugged him tightly. “If you ever feel alone again, remember that God is with you,” she reminded Tommy. “I will,” Tommy replied

Thought: Have you ever gotten lost or felt scared or alone? God is always with you.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that You are always with me. Whenever I feel afraid, help me remember to seek You in prayer and to trust in Your protection. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.