The Gift of a Child

I admire children. I think Jesus does too. He tells us to be child-like.

Matthew 18:3
And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

I try to teach Jocelyn, but she also teaches me. She show's me to be fearless. She would ask to say a prayer before we eat no matter if were with people who don't do that or not. She would tell anyone Jesus lives in her heart. She would befriend anyone smiling at her! She is fearless in a lot of ways. One specific example is Chris and I were going to someones house we never met before, we were both nervous, but knew we needed to make that step out in faith. Jocelyn on the other hand was excited to make new friends! When we arrived we were timid, but Jocelyn carried power and love walking in their.

2 Timothy 1:6-7
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.

Paul was telling him to be bold. When we let ourselves become intimidated by other people, or the world we are not as effective for God. The verse is saying its the power of the Holy Spirit that is power, love, and self-discipline. We all have gifts from God, and he doesn't want us to waste that. Carry power and strength and use those without fear. There is a reason Jesus tells us to become like children. Kids have a gift of great faith, love, and many more. Just because your "old and wise" doesn't mean you can't learn from the children around you.

Mark 10:13-16
People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to the, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them."

This shows how special the children are to Jesus. Just keep an eye on those little ones they can show Holy Spirit in ways we couldn't imagine.

prayer:
Lord thank you for the gift of children. How special they are and how they can show us faith to enter your kingdom. We pray for our little ones, that you would give us strength to train them up so they can be a light in the world. Protect and watch over them. In your name we pray...
Amen.