Double Dipping

Every year at Christmas time we get the family together for a day of candy making. The kitchen becomes a symphony of laughter, dishes, and wonderful smells as we all work together. We make brittles, truffles, fudges,and hand dip a variety of cookies, pretzels, and crackers.

One of our favorites is peanut butter and cracker sandwiches dipped in chocolate. It was the end of the day and the men and boys had retreated to the shop to work on a Christmas surprise for the children. Brandon, 2, and Avery, 3, wanted to help.  Nanna gave them shakers of sprinkles and set them on stools to decorate the freshly dipped chocolate delights.

Avery was immediately a pro and tried to show Brandon how it was done. Brandon, paying no attention to his sister, did his best. He sprinkled the candy glitter but accidentally touched the fresh chocolate. No problem. He simply licked the chocolate off his shaker and went on to the next one. But this time his action was more deliberate as he dipped his shaker in the wet chocolate and then licked it off the lid. All the while Avery was saying, “No Brandon, you’re not getting enough sprinkles on it.” It was obvious by the look on his face that Brandon was doing just fine.

Double dipping is cute when a two-year-old does it. As adults we know double dipping is not appropriate. We know better than to lick the spoon and put it back in the bowl!

Jesus welcomes double dippers. He said, “Ask, and it will begiven to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”(Luke 11:7 NKJV) 

The language of this verse tells us that we should continuously ask, seek, and knock and He will continue to respond to us. You can keep coming back to Jesus and He will always be there for you. His answers are always relevant, His forgiveness is always complete, and His knowledge is always perfect.

Bro. Robin