"You don't need a cross..."

Last Sunday, when the children came in for Children's church, they were so proud to show me the cross necklaces they got as gifts. One of my students, Kayla who is 5, came to me and said, "Look, Pastor Neki, (holding her cross pendant) I have a blue necklace. This cross shows I am a Christian. The cross is Jesus so I have Jesus with me always... (she paused for a moment) But you don't need a cross to have Jesus with you. Jesus is always with us." She explained. I was amazed how a 5 year old can articulate so clearly the presence of us always. Immanuel - God is with us. Always. With or without a cross necklace.