I started volunteering at my church's Homework Academy last week Tuesday. The second day that I was there, I was put with three little girls all aged 7 years. I watched their bright-eyed candor and enthusiasm as they talked to each other while they looked at their picture books. I felt a sense of wonder and contentment by just being with these three youngsters.
I was reminded anew that Jesus said that we must become like little children if we are to enter the kingdom of heaven. I understand now what He meant. Children are so open, especially the very little ones. They laugh uncontrollably at what they think is funny, even if it is someone they are laughing at. They know quickly if they can get around you or not. They listen and look with such amazement at the world around them. When they have faith in God or anyone else, they have complete faith, with no doubts!
I know that God wants me to be like these little children and have total faith in Him. To have faith to provide for my every need, for His help in standing in the midst of less than perfect circumstances. To have faith to be thankful for all the blessinsg that He has bestowed on me, like my family and friends, my computer and the chance to write a blog. I'm so thankful to be able to help with those beautiful children for two days a week. Most of all, J'm grateful for the fact that Jesus Christ died for me, and when I accepted the free gift of His atoning sacrifice for my sin on the cross at Calvary, I became His child. Lord, help me to have faith, just like little children.
At that time the followers came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Jesus called a little child to Him and stood the child before His followers. Then he said, "I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18: 1 - 3 (New Century Version)
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