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Iggy's Response

Updated on September 19, 2024
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I have an IQ of a serial killer, but I am only a writer. I am good at bullying words.

As a joke, my mother asked my four-year-old nephew if he would like to massage her head. Iggy had just come home that day. He was in hospital for a few days when a five-day-old fever, vomiting, and diarrhea would not go away.

Mom was pleasantly surprised when Iggy obligingly massaged her head. To her extra amazement, the massage was perfect. My mom was pleased, and she complimented Iggy repeatedly.

What came out of my nephew’s mouth was another revelation! Remember that he is only four years old.

“It was Jesus who did the massage, dada.” Iggy fondly calls his grandmother Dada.

Every so often, God gently reminds us of the virtues He desires in us. God's ways are mysterious in that His messages are manifested even in children's innocent actions and statements.
After hearing Iggy's response, I was reminded of two essential Christian values we must possess today.
Occasionally, we allow compliments and acknowledgments to get into our heads, and we forget to whom we render all the glory and praises of all our achievements. Sometimes, we respond, "Oh yes, my struggles and hard work have all paid off!"
However, aren't our talents and skills or our being industrious gifts or blessings from God? The favorable conditions, don't you think that it is only through God's grace that leads us to be where we achieve success? Fame can feed us a "glory-to-me" feeling. Yes, we're supposed to feel good and see the best in ourselves.
Still, we must realize that success, fame, and fortune are God's plans for us as His children whom He loves unconditionally and eternally. We should be boastful of God's glory and not of ourselves.
First, Iggy's response should remind us to be humble and recognize God's magnificence. Second, my nephew's words, with their simplicity and innocence, reiterate a simple lesson of gratitude.
It precedes humility. Being humble and grateful for God's blessings will grant us a joyful heart and a life worth living.
Yes, there are many things we can learn from kids.

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