By Bill Brandstatter Via Bulletin Gold
The Christmas season is here. The excitement in the
eyes of children during this time of year is always
wonderful. The young children at Christmas time have
enthusiasm from which many Christians could learn.
Children are innocent and pure. They are not born
with inherited sin. Jesus used the example of a little
child to show how we should be in the kingdom. Jesus
stated; “unless you are converted and become as little
children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of
heaven.” (Matt. 18:3 NKJV) If children were sinful
creatures, Christ would not have used them in this
illustration.
Isn’t it interesting that young children have no bias,
hard feelings or hatred? In Christ, we too, should have
that attitude. God is no respecter of persons (Acts
10:34). We shouldn’t be either.
What children learn is also important. Children can
learn a great deal. In order to be saved, a person must
learn something (John 6:44, 45). We too should desire
to learn God’s Will like children. (1 Pet. 2:2)
May we have the desire and enthusiasm of little
children when we look at the Word of God. Let us study
with a hunger and listen with attentive ears. May we be
recipients of Jesus’ statement; “Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be
filled.” (Matt. 5:6 NKJV)
May we become like little children not just during this time
of year but all year long as we rely on our Father and
diligently desire the milk of HIS Word.