Many are speaking today of the tragedy that happened with all the little children in Connecticut. People are left in shock and hurting. It affected me as I thought about the precious children that Jesus claimed was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 18:1-3).
But that's just it, isn't it? The greatest! That's what children are. That's why it bewilders us when someone takes the life of child because of the innocence and way they are in this world filled with sin. They bring us the only purity in this world! They giggle and laugh, looking at things through such pure eyes and hearts. They know little of corruption. They only know trust and love. It was these Jesus said we as adults must be converted and become like children if we are going to enter the kingdom of heaven. The good news and most comforting is we can know that these children will never have to grow up dealing with corruption and evil. They didn't get to a point where they found themselves separated from the Lord because of their own sin. They simply went to Jesus, in the presence of God and are enjoying an eternity of bliss and comfort. I realize this is the human side of me, but it makes me think that all the little children and babies that have passed from this life are enjoying a laughing, giggly and skipping time in the presence of God. The joy they share in, I can't even imagine.
In all of this, it is all possible because of Jesus! We too have a promise made for us. Jesus died so we would not have to perish eternally. All those who passed on before us in Christ Jesus, putting their trusting faith in Him are enjoying the same as these children are enjoying. Eternal bliss. That's what was at the heart of God for mankind. God never intended for man to perish and still doesn't. The provision of Jesus and eternity are what the Lord secured for us. In the end it will be nothing but Jesus...Jesus...Jesus, the sweetest name we know! God provided and if we don't make, that will completely our choice, not His.
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