Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
When we first started having children, I really didn't understand this scripture. My little ones were running around messing up everything they came in contact with. They would cry and fight and draw on the walls. I just couldn't see how we had to become like little children to get into heaven. Since then, as my kids have grown, I totally understand what this scripture means. Young children are so innocent and trusting. They believe in Christ without doubting. They KNOW what you say is true and want to try to hard to do what you say. There is no room for doubt in their little minds. As they grow up and outside pressure sneaks in they start to wonder if what you have taught is true. They want to explore and see for themselves. Satan works on them and tries to tempt them. He tries to get them to do this one thing that isn't so bad until he has them tangled. I suppose this is all part of the plan but it doesn't make the journey any easier.
Satan knows that a young child will never follow his ways.
They are sweet.
They trust
They have the spirit of Christ with them.
They are fresh from Heaven.
They are open to the truth.
They LOVE unconditionally!
They serve.
They are precious.
We all need to be like little children to get into heaven. It won't be easy. We need to humble ourselves and follow Him. Even if it means to be different. Even if it means we won't be popular. Even if it means we might be shunned by those close to us. Someday each one of us will have to choose one way or the other. No one can make that choice for you. You have to make it alone. It's hard. I wish my life was simple as a child's. I wish that it could be easy to trust so fully. I wish I could believe without doubt. I wish I wasn't affected by outside pressure.
Someday?
