We went away this last week taking 4 of our grandchildren on a camping trip during the spring break. What an adventure. Anytime you take 3 girls and one boy from 3-9 years of age out for a week, you are in for some fun times and a lot of energy spent!
It is so interesting to listen to their thoughts as they speak. Where they come up with their ideas, I don't know but one thing I know for sure, the Lord knew that unless we as adults are converted and become like children, we can't enter the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 18:1-3). Children rely completely on us! They trust when you tell them to do something. They trust when you fix their food. They jump off of rocks or logs trustingly knowing you will catch them. They climb on ledges with confidence as they hold to your hand. It doesn't take much to look at them closely and see how we need to be. We do not seem to do the same with the Lord. We don't rely completely on the Lord at times. We have to work everything out or at least have some sense that we control a situation somewhat. When we have been hurt, we don't trust the Lord when He asks us to let go of the offense knowing it will lead us into His life. We find ourselves stressed in situations and seem to question God if He will work it all out for righteousness sake and fears grip our heart.
Yes, it doesn't take much to be around little ones and see why Jesus says they are the greatest in the kingdom of God! We know it. Maybe we just don't trust Him!!!
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