CHILD-LIKE FAITH AND LIKENESS.

Mark 10:13-16 GNT

Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples scolded the people. [14] When Jesus noticed this, he was angry and said to his disciples, "Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. [15] I assure you that whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." [16] Then he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on each of them, and blessed them.


Childlike faith is vital to the Christian Walk and the life of the believer. It is deeply rooted in Christ’s teaching on faith and humility, implying simplicity, trust, and an unpretentious relationship with the Father.

Jesus says in Matthew 18:3: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." This means we must be converted to becoming like children in innocent trust, belief, faith, and acceptance. Why? Children accept what they are told readily without questioning the why, what, when, and how. They just believe and accept whatever they are told, as seen in Luke 18:17.

From Jesus’ teachings and perspective, true humility is becoming like children. Christ wants us to exhibit childlikeness in all we do, not childishness. Childlikeness is the quality of resembling a child in character and actions. Jesus asked us to be like little children because they embody qualities such as innocence, humility, and trust. In Matthew 18:3, Jesus emphasizes the importance of having a pure heart, being open to learning, and trusting in God without reservations.

Cultivating childlike faith involves embracing qualities such as trust, humility, and openness. Sadly, many adults are so jaded that we question everything. We must trust God completely, like children trust their parents. We must place our trust in God, believing that He has our best interests at heart and will guide us through life's challenges.

We trust our doctors, teachers, cab drivers, and pilots enough to place our lives in their hands, yet we don’t trust the King of kings, who alone has the power to save and kill. Children are mostly humble and recognize that they don't have all the answers, so they are open to learning and growing daily, as we too need to do in our faith.

The curiosity of children is a beautiful thing that I wish more adults had because it would make us dig deeper into God’s word and person. Approach your faith with curiosity and wonder. Ask questions, seek understanding, and be open to new insights.

Be simple! Children focus on the simple truths of whatever they are told or see. When we focus on the simple truth like a child, we avoid overcomplicating things and find joy in the basics of our beliefs.

Genesis 12:1-4 tells us that Abraham trusted God when he was asked to leave his homeland and go to a place God would show him. Like a child, he trustingly obeyed God. Despite not knowing where he was going, Abraham obeyed and trusted God's promise to make him a great nation.

Someone might be trusting God for something but may become impatient with the process, as we see with Sarah in Genesis 16. By praying for guidance during a difficult decision, we can believe that God will provide wisdom and direction for each journey. This could be in situations like choosing a career path, dealing with a health issue, or navigating a challenging relationship.

Childlikeness is about embracing positive, growth-oriented qualities that help us develop a deeper, more trusting relationship with God while childishness involves behaviours that hinder personal and spiritual growth, often leading to negative outcomes. Children naturally exhibit humility through their actions, often without expecting anything in return. Their genuine kindness and selflessness are qualities we can all learn from and strive to emulate.

Young David trusted God so much in 1 Samuel 17 that when he faced the giant Goliath, he humbly surrendered to God’s lead. Despite being smaller and less experienced in battle, David believed that God would help him defeat Goliath.

By striving for childlikeness, we can cultivate a faith that is pure, humble, and deeply trusting, while avoiding the pitfalls of childishness that can impede our spiritual journey.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for being a perfect Father, help me to remain childlike and humble in my faith walk in Jesus’ name, amen.

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