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HELEN SANDERS
8-19-2022
LIKE LITTLE CHILDREN
So often we become so religious that we lose sight of relationship. If you could imagine what it was like for children to be around Jesus, then you know that he was not a sober-faced person that did not have fun. Children saw him as the “real thing!” Children wanted to be around him, and He wanted to be around them. The disciples tried to stop them from getting to Jesus.
Mathew 19:13-14 says, “13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray and the disciples rebuked them. 14But Jesus said, ‘Suffer little children (allow the little children to come) and forbid them not to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.’”
Jesus wants us to enjoy life like little children. We need to trust him and know that we can run to him for anything like a child would do to someone they trust.
Many years ago, I had an open vision where I saw Jesus. We were standing together in a river. He was laughing and so was I. I splashed him with the water, and he splashed me back. He was full of life. Full of joy. Full of peace. The God of the universe took time for me and enjoyed the moment just like he did with those children that were told not to come by His disciples.
You see, the disciples were trying to protect him or possibly control his moves, but he would not have it. He made time for them. He does that for us also when we have childlike faith. He wants to spend time with us just like any other friend would. Remember, he is love, and he loves us just like he loved those little ones.
So, loosen up and be more like a child than an old “stick-in-the-mud” religious person. Enjoy your life. Laugh more! Play more! Let Jesus be with you in all your activities. Share your thoughts, your doubts, your dreams with him. He will listen, and who knows, he may even splash some water on you as you become childlike.
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