This week’s #scripturesong is Luke 18:16-17 ESV.

“But Jesus called them to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.’”

In the verses prior to these, we see that the disciples are trying to stop the children from seeing Jesus. Why? It’s likely because they respected Jesus and feared that the children would bother him or interrupt his teaching. However, we see Jesus do the exact opposite, opening his arms wide and allowing them to freely come to him.

To me, that’s such a beautiful picture of his heart toward us.

So why does God want us to come to Him as little children?

Well, let’s ask ourselves: What are some things children have that adults don’t? Innocence. Purity. Imagination. Faith. Trust. Dependency. Ignorance. Vulnerability. Weakness. Curiosity. Simplicity. Just to name a few.

As we mature and experience more, sometimes we lose these traits. We lose our childlike wonder and begin to see the world differently. We start thinking that we have to earn everything through achievements, accolades, degrees, and social status. Many of us focus on independence and making it on our own. And this is when we also begin to have doubts. However, a child usually has none of these things. They simply trust. They simply love. They simply believe. They run into their father or mother’s arms, because they know that’s the best place to be. ❤️