Dottie Wilson’s description here is like the faith of my husband, Bill. He was an only child of parents who loved and provided for him. He was also the only grandchild of his maternal grandparents and had an aunt and uncle close by who had no children and who spent time with him, too. He knew he was valued and loved, though he was not spoiled or demanding of “stuff.” He related well to older adults, especially. Although he didnt grow attending Sunday School or church camps or Christian youth activities, he had a simple trusting faith that I admired. He did attend a Methodist Church with his parents, (They were a ”C-E-O” family, he said.) In his 40’s he attended a men’s retreat and the LORD touched his heart deeply. He became a devoted disciple and participant in intimate, accountable fellowship with his Christian friends. It made a huge difference in our choice of priorities in our lives. I think Bill was standing at the door of the kingdom of God long before he realized he was. He just had to enter into the Door, which he did very humbly and joyfully. I am grateful for his example of faith.
“A child does not question the love of their Father nor do they try to figure out how their Father will provide. They just know he will. A child doesn’t worry about tomorrow. They trust their Father has prepared the way. A child does not question the provision of their Mother. A child simply believes. When faith is simple, the supernatural flows freely. You make faith complicated when you analyze, calculate and demand to understand every detail. Entering God’s kingdom requires childlike qualities like humility, trust, and dependence on God.”