Matthew 19:14 (KJV) But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus held a special place in His heart for children.
He said “for of such is the kingdom of heaven”. What did He mean by that?
He meant that the church, the children of God, must become like little children in their faith.
Little children trust their parents with an absolute trust that is pure and undefiled. They know nothing of betrayal or broken promises when they are so young.
God wants us to see Him through those same unadulterated eyes, with a faith that’s pure and trusting.
In another scripture, Jesus says this: Luke 18:17 (NKJV) Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
Again, He’s referring to child-like faith, teaching us that we need to become as little children if we expect to enter into the kingdom of God.
This can be a tough thing for some people. So many of us have been hurt or betrayed by others. Our trust has been broken and our faith in people has been shattered. And this can carry over into our relationship with our heavenly Father.
But God wants us to trust Him 100%, with the faith of a little child, leaving our emotional scars at the foot of the cross.
So we ask you today; “Will you trust Him with faith like a child?”
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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