Recently I encountered 2 of the most difficult questions in my life from a young mind with the faculty of wonder.
My son was not able to do the maths regarding why is it possible for God to exist in three Persons and yet remain as One God. In fact, he was rather frustrated by this mathematical impossibility.
I was trying to explain to him using the three stages of water – ice, water and water vapour. Nevertheless, I think I fail miserably.
Not long after hearing Pastor Yuk Yee preached from Prov 1:7 “the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom’, he asked us in his words , ‘why after being afraid of God, you will begin to love Him’
I was stumped.
Firstly, he actually distills the essence of the sermon. Which means that every parent should not be too discouraged if you think that your children are cruising through the sermons. God’s Spirit is working mightily! Keep praying.
Secondly, how to explain the concept of love and fear to a five year plus boy. Aren’t they suppose to be mutually exclusive?
I tried to explain using the situation of a boy meeting the Prime Minister, the sense of awe and respect that is overwhelming. I think I too fail miserably.
Anyone have a better analogy?
