Who is fit for the kingdom of God? The lowly, the humble. The children among us. And though they are so often overlooked and devalued in the world’s economic view, God highly values children. They belong to Him, even before they are born. He creates their inmost being, knits them together in their mother’s womb. They are each fearfully and wonderfully made in the secret place, woven together in the depths of the earth. Children are so deeply valued by God that the type of character required for the kingdom of heaven is that of a child. As Christians, we’re called to learn from children so that we can come to God like a child. So that we can approach His throne of grace with innocent curiosity, in full trust, obedience, and love. So that we can rest comfortably in our Father’s arms. Do not think so highly of yourself that you are unwilling to learn from children, for Jesus warns that anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. Be willing to humbly learn greater godliness from anyone, even—and especially—the little children among you.
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