Little Children

     -In the Bible, Jesus said need to become like
little children. That got me thinking, and I have a lot of time to think,
what about little children appeals so much to Jesus.

First, little children simply believe. No questions, no reasonings and, for
sure, not a lot of research on the matter. But, as adults, we tend to want
to know the why for everything. However, when Jesus tells us something, often in the
Bible. He wants us to simply believe it. No questions asked. Of course, if
it originates with a source other than God, that is another matter

Secondly, little children are trusting. They don't fret about how their
needs will be met. They don't even think about it. They instinctively know
that their parents will do what is best for them. In the same way, Jesus
wants His children, Christians, to trust Him that their present
circumstances, like my situation, are for their best-even if they don't seem
like it.

Thirdly, little children don't hide their emotions. If they are sad or hurt,
they cry. If they are happy, they laugh and jump around. But adults tend to
wear masks so others won't know how they are really feeling. I am really bad
for that. Not a mask really as, when I am down, everybody knows it. However,
instead of crying and letting it out, I tend to push it down inside and make
myself depressed. But people have positive emotions as well. Very few adults
have the freedom to laugh and jump around like a child. But I suspect that
Jesus would like to see more of it when His children are praising Him.

Fourthly, little  children say whatever is on their mind (or in their
heart). I know from experience that, at times, this can be downright
embarassing for the parents! As adults, we are more discreet about what we
say. Which is good provided we are still being honest. I , personally,
think Jesus wants us to be as open as little children providing we have been
spending time in the Bible and storing up His thoughts in our hearts. Then
what comes out of our mouths will be in line with what He thinks and
desires.

Fifthly, little children are resilient. Did you notice that a little child
can, at one moment, be crying and acting like something is the end of the
world but, the next, has forgotten all about it and has gone back to
whatever he/she is doing? That is exactly what Christians should do.
When bad things happen, just shake them off and keep going. This is one thing that I have never had too much trouble doing. If I feel down, up until now, I have been able to get over it within a relatively short period of time and "keep on keeping on".

Sixth, little children are spontaneous. They don't have detailed plans and agendas for everything they do. They simply act on the spur of the moment. As adults, obviously, we need a certain amount of organization or our lives would be utter chaos. However, when it comes to praising Him, I am sure Jesus would like us to be more like children and less like adults.

Finally, little children are loving. As a parent, isn't it endearing when your little one comes and tells you that he/she loves you? Not for anything you have done or given them but simply because you are you. As much as Jesus wants to do for and give to His children, Christians, it must also mean a lot to Him when we just tell Him we love Him without asking for anything.