Kids...

When Jesus was on the earth, He took time to minister to little children as well. Where His disciples saw children as a nuisance and being in the way, Jesus welcomed children into His presence.

Jesus recognized the innocence and quick faith that most children have. He saw that if a child is shown early the love of God, they can grow into strong men and women of God. This echoes what the Bible says on training up a child in the right way. When that child grows up, they will continue on that path.

Too often, we too are like the disciples - shooing away or ignoring the little children around us. We see them in a diminished importance, not as relevant as the adults around them. In those actions, we miss out on opportunities to be a part of building the foundation of a strong man or woman of God. How we teach, model, and live Christ in front of these children will impact their own viewpoints on God and Christianity.

We have to be mindful to set the right example. Even if you have no children of your own, you too have the chance to make an impact.You have opportunities to help shape children's lives.

It can be as simple as showing love, or as complex as turning life happenings into teachable moments. It can happen in displaying Christ-like character in the presence of little ones, or helping those little ones model Christ themselves.

Whatever the method, children are an important part of God's Kingdom. Children are our examples of what it means to have faith in God. Children trust blindly and love freely. Children want to please those they love, and they try their best to make those persons happy.

Remembering that we are learning from each other, make sure you don't discount the children in your circle. Take time to engage with them. Tell them about God's love. Show them what it means to be saved.

Verse of the Day: And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16