“ I told ya so dad.” A statement I remember making as a kid to my pops. How can Eli and Silas be that age already, that they are saying it to me. Where has time gone? Yet here they are starting to say it and having to show me how to do things. What? They are 3 and 5, this should not be happening yet. Yes it may be over random things like working the tv or where there snacks are, but still there is something to them saying, “told ya so.” Like I should have just known it as a matter of fact. Then there is the flip side of it. When I tell Eli and Silas something and they are blown away when something happens just as I said it would. Like daddy is a genius. (Maybe just in my mind.).
It got me thinking about Jesus and the disciples. With Jesus being the dad teaching his kids (the disciples). Think about the scene right after the resurrection when Mary and Mary went to the tomb and the angel spoke, He isn’t here, he is risen, “Just as he said he would.” Can you imagine Jesus sitting in the distance, laughing, going, “told ya so.” Then appearing to the disciples. When they were in shock, going there is no way possible. Jesus going, “I told ya so. Why does this shock you?”
To reiterate the point Jesus had this type of engagement with the disciples multiple times throughout His 3 years of ministry.
Think with me about the raising of Jairus duaghter, The commotion, the wailing, a dead daughter, and Jesus saying don’t worry, just believe. I dont know about you that would be tough. “Jesus, I’ve seen you do incredible things, but medically wise, she’s flatlined. Jesus I want to believe but this is crazy.” Then he goes in the room and tells her to stand up. I can only imagine Jesus in that moment looking around, especially at those who were laughing, going “told ya so.”
Proving himself over and over. That we can take him for his word. I want to believe that. I want my kids to believe that when I tell them something. Where I told ya so isn’t a bad thing, but a trust being built.
As believers most of us can quote Romans 8:28, and we want to believe that “all” things work together for the good. But if we are honest, many would say, “God, I know you said all things, but somehow you missed on 2020.” We being to question and start basing our God relationship on Earhtly relationships where we have been let down. We can’t see the big picture, but I know without a doubt because of Scripture and Jesus proving himself time and again, He is going right now, “told ya so, I’m still God, I’m still in control.”
One final thought for ya with this ideas in mind. Think about the end, when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. How many at that time will be in shock. Even though Jesus told us it will happen. Scripture is clear, in the end God wins. Can you imagine him looking out over the masses smiling, going “told ya so.’
Take comfort in that. Just as my kids can take comfort in my words when they get scared or when they are confused. They can know that daddy is there.
Jesus is with you. Just believe!
Thanks Josh! I really needed that. Some times we tend to forget just how lucky we truly are and how blessed!!
On Sat, Feb 6, 2021, 10:44 AM Faith… through the eyes wrote:
> Josh Knipple posted: ” “ I told ya so dad.” A statement I remember making > as a kid to my pops. How can Eli and Silas be that age already, that they > are saying it to me. Where has time gone? Yet here they are starting to say > it and having to show me how to do things. What” >