by Mindy von Atzigen
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3 (KJV)
My children love Veggie Tales videos, and “Bob and Larry” have taught them many a Bible story. Once, as two of my sons were watching a vegetable rendition of the Samson story, Bob the Tomato was instructing his cucumber friend that the Bible tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who hurt us.
My four year old turned to his seven-year-old brother and asked, “Is that true? Does the Bible really say that?” His voice was filled with confusion. For a guy who usually carries at least two swords (they may be plastic, but in his mind, he’s dangerous), that didn’t seem like quality advice.
His older brother simply nodded and said, “Sure, it is. That’s what God said.”
My little one considered this a moment and then said, “Oh, OK.”
No wonder Jesus wants us to have the faith of a child. They are somehow able to believe that if God said it, He must have a reason, and therefore our job is simply to obey. How that must truly bless the Father’s heart. There are often times in my own life when I come to a crossroads of faith. Do I choose to listen and obey the voice of my Lord when it doesn’t make sense to my own mind, or do I decide He didn’t really mean it, and it’ll be alright if I trust my own reasoning for awhile?
Are you at a similar crossroads? Are there areas of your life where you need to exercise child-like faith? Place your hand in your Father’s today and agree to do things His way. He won’t let you down.
