A KID’S LIFE

I always wondered why Jesus said we should be like little children in order for us to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but now I think I have a fair idea. Outlined below are some attributes of Children.

1. Trust: Children totally trusts their parent or warden and believe everything they say. You have to become like a child by trusting God totally.
2. They don’t keep a grudge: Anytime I discipline my child and he cries. The next minute he is in my arm seeking for solace. Can we be like that, Can we smile at the person who hurts us.
3. They don’t pretend: They don’t care where they are or who is watching them. They are so expressive and have no pretense in their frame. They are not even disturbed by what others think of them. Can we be like that
4. They Play: As Adults, many of us have lost the playful streak in us. When last have we laughed with abandon and enjoyed a simple game. We need to be like kids in this regard.
5. They are always ready to learn: They believe you know more than they do so they are ready to learn from you. They find joy in repeating your words and doing exactly what you do. Are we ever ready to learn?
6. They are inquisitive: They want to know much about whatever strikes their interest. When last have you tried to know more about God, your job, or your interests?
7. They respect authority: No matter how close you are to your children, they respect you when you let them know what you find distasteful. They don’t get too familiar and willfully disobey you (especially when they know they will be punished for it). Do we obey or disobey God
8. They express their love: They are never tired of hugs, kisses, pecks, saying I love you. They always show you how much they love you. Are we like this?

I can go on and on but I believe with these few points, we can see clearly that if we are more like these little children, we will have a wonderful world and we will also have the best of the world to come. Heaven will be our goal.

Matt 18:3-4

 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

NIV

Aderonke Taiwo

July 2, 2012