Like a Little Child

 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” Matthew 18:3-5

“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” Matthew 18:3-5

In Matthew 18, Jesus called a small child over to Him, and said to His disciples, “I assure you, unless you ...become as little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven....” What a lot to chew on! 

What is it about children that enchants and beguiles us? I remember this pretty little  girl named CK who visited our office once. She came to see Pepper, one of the cats who came with us to work. She was so excited and eager when she saw Pepper. She wanted to hold him. She held his paws in her little hands to rub on her face. She had so many questions. Her eyes danced and she literally pranced around in joy. 

What is it about children that Jesus wants us to be? He wants us to approach Him like a little child, eager to learn, with lots of questions, excited about what He can teach us, delighted with His gifts. Every morning, we can open up the greatest treasure, the Bible, and He will eagerly share His secrets with us. 

If we are persistent and teachable like a little child when we approach God, we will find He is so generous. When was the last time we were amazed at a new revelation? The last time we read something in the Bible and our heart leapt? Oh the things we miss when we just skim over the Words in a rush. We need to savor God’s Words to us because it is the sweetest love letter we will ever receive! We need to spend time with the One who loves us best! Isn’t it absolutely, mind bogglingly amazing that the King-Creator of the Universe wants us beside Him? 

In Matthew 18, Jesus called a small child over to Him, and said to His disciples, “I assure you, unless you ...become as little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven....” What a lot to chew on! 

What is it about children that enchants and beguiles us? I remember this pretty little  girl named CK who visited our office once. She came to see Pepper, one of the cats who came with us to work. She was so excited and eager when she saw Pepper. She wanted to hold him. She held his paws in her little hands to rub on her face. She had so many questions. Her eyes danced and she literally pranced around in joy. 

What is it about children that Jesus wants us to be? He wants us to approach Him like a little child, eager to learn, with lots of questions, excited about what He can teach us, delighted with His gifts. Every morning, we can open up the greatest treasure, the Bible, and He will eagerly share His secrets with us. 

If we are persistent and teachable like a little child when we approach God, we will find He is so generous. When was the last time we were amazed at a new revelation? The last time we read something in the Bible and our heart leapt? Oh the things we miss when we just skim over the Words in a rush. We need to savor God’s Words to us because it is the sweetest love letter we will ever receive! We need to spend time with the One who loves us best! Isn’t it absolutely, mind bogglingly amazing that the King-Creator of the Universe wants us beside Him?