GOD CALLS US TO HAVE A CHILDLIKE FAITH
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Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 18:3 –
During Jesus’ time of ministry on earth, He revealed a great love for children… and He calls us to become just like them. Through our childlike faith, God is able to work mightily in our lives.
Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. – Matthew 19:14
Jesus saw in little ones so many appealing qualities that encompassed their childlike faith. Children are trusting, loving, forgiving, persevering… full of wonder, joy and hope. Knowing that their parents will always love and protect them, they are able to grow and blossom.
The Lord protects those of childlike faith. – Psalm 116:6
Our heavenly Father loves us, His children, unconditionally and has our best interests at heart. We are assured of His watchful protection. Understanding this allows us to blossom and mature with faith like a child…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. – Proverbs 3:5
† Trusting – Confidently depending on God and casting out fear
Do everything in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14
† Loving – Having compassion for others and setting aside hostility
Forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32
† Forgiving – Mercifully forgiving as God so completely forgives us
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial. – James 1:12
† Persevering – Overcoming life’s challenges and staying true to our faith
Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness. – Psalm 96:9
† Full of wonder – Living in reverence of God and in awe of His creation
In Your presence there is fullness of joy. – Psalm 16:11
† Full of joy – Allowing His joy and blessings to fill our hearts
He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. – 1 Peter 1:3
† Full of hope – Having hope in our eternal security with Him
I realized that my life was to be one of simple, childlike faith, and that my part was to trust, not to do. I was to trust in Him and He would work in me to do His good pleasure. – Charles Studd, Missionary
All these traits are manifested perfectly in the very person of Jesus. When we demonstrate childlike faith, we are expressing Christlikeness in our lives… reflecting Christ to everyone we meet. We become receptive to the divine will of God playing out in our lives. As we allow His sovereign hand to guide us, He leads us along the path to spiritual maturity.
† Eternal Takeaway – With childlike faith, we grow and blossom on our spiritual walk †
