Sophia's Birthday

Sophia Amor Cruz (wearing purple) and some of her friends
from WMC at Prospect Park.

Last Saturday (July 10) after worship service little Sophia Cruz
and her friends gathered at Propsect Park to celebrate Sophia's
5th birthday. Yes! It was time to eat corn on the cob, hot dogs,
watermelon, popcorn, and, best of all, cake! There was a gentle
breeze blowing from the south and plenty of shade under the
trees to enjoy the afternoon and to enjoy a Sabbath of rest and
fellowship. Praise the Lord!
Sophia is only five, and she is already displaying the sweet and
gentle character that is the trademark of her family.
I believe we have much to learn from Sophia because of the way
she clings to her mother (Cecile Cruz) even when Cecile is
performing onstage.
More and more of us should be like her in our relationship with
Jesus. Our lives would be so much better, our days much more
fulfilled, if we cling to Jesus with the same tenacity and persistence
that Sophia clings to her mom. To me Sophia is the equivalent of the
story in the book of Genesis, chapter 32: 22-32. In that passage
Jacob clings to the angel and says: "I will not let you go unless
You bless me." ... "And He blessed him there."
I am happy that our church has little Sophia to give us the great
example of how to cling to Jesus.

Happy birthday!!!