Children are amazing. They seem to have an endless supply of energy. It appears that they are constantly in motion. They represent raw potential and limitless possibilities. In the same child one can see the best and worst of humanity. Children tend to have a boundless curiosity that leads the to explore their world and question the adults around them. They want to understand their world and find their place in it.
The Lord appears to have a special place in his heart for children. He even uses childlikeness as a picture for discipleship. While children naturally imitate adults, Jesus is encouraging adult to imitate children. Children have an easier time getting lost in wonder. They tend to be more trusting. They imitate those they love and trust. They also have an innocence about them. Thus, they make a good prototype for Christ's followers.
Although parenthood is not all happy meals and fun in the park, it is an continuous adventure. Without trying, children can expose the sin in a parents heart. They can help us to see where we need further sanctification. They help us to grow in love. We learn from them the necessity of discipline and hard work. Children are a blessing from the Lord. A blessing that communicates life and hope. After all, it is natural to look at a child and image the future stretched out before her. So the next time you're watch your children (or someone else's) play in the yard or running through the house screaming, thank the Lord for His blessing.
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