Child-Like Faith

Luke 18:16-17, "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."

What are children like? What child-like qualities do people need in order to receive the kingdom of God as a child? Unless children have a good reason not to do so, they place implicit trust, complete faith, in the adults who care for them. That faith is simple, straight-forward, uncomplicated, and enduring. They don't worry but believe that the ones who love them will also protect them and provide for them.
Children enjoy simple pleasures. They just want to hang out with the loving adults in their lives, to spend time with them. It's so much fun to see the world through the eyes of a child because they feel and express so much awe and wonder at God's creation. Things that we overlook, like rocks, bugs, worms, butterflies, four leaf clovers, and bird feathers, are newly discovered treasures to them.
If you have ever made a promise to a child, you know that the child absolutely expects you to keep that promise no matter what. We have probably all heard a child wail in disappointment, "But you promised me!"
Some people have been raised in the care of untrustworthy adults, people who were negligent or abusive. Even if this is so, all Christians have a heavenly Father who can be trusted completely. Do you have implicit faith in the love, protection, and provision of your Heavenly Father? Do you spend time just "hanging out" with Him, reading His Word and pouring out your heart to Him in prayer? Do you regard Him and His creation with awe and wonder? Do you claim His promises, knowing you can trust Him to fulfill every single one? Do you live in such a way that makes it easy for the people who know you to trust their Heavenly Father?

Father, may I represent You well in the world so that all who know me will be encouraged to trust and love You. Amen.