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Child Like Faith
Read Mark 10:13-16
Ephesians 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
Whoever does not receive the kingdom as a little child will by no means enter it
V 15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”When Jesus is talking to his disciples, he’s using the example of Children to show them the type of mindset, attitude and focus they should have to be able to please GodIt so counter cultural- we as people want to grow up as fast as we can.Met this young gal one time- said she was almost 16 and really was about to turn 15God doesn’t want us to be childish- but to have a heart condition of childrenThis is ongoing theme in the NT1 Peter 2:2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,Hebrews 5:12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food.That is more about spiritual maturity and being a baby not about having the heart of a child- there’s a difference. You can have the heart of a child and be spiritually matureBecause here’s the deal:
Children believe easy
One of the greatest things about children is that they don’t question everything. They just accept it as truth.
This is great if you’re filling them with truth, this is horrible if you’re filling them with trash
This is why early on you need to teach children the truths of God’s word. They’ll believe it
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
When you tell a child to believe God, they’ll do it! They’ll believe and pray for God to do big stuff
John 20:27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”
What would it be like if you believed easy? You didn’t fight God on everything and just believed!
There is so much time spent arguing and fighting with adults who think they are smarter than God
Luke 8:50 But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.”
Children imitate their parents
1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.Typically, children mirror their parents, or the style by which they’ve been parentedWhy is this? Children mirror what they see at home- They learn by looking and watching1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”When you’ve got rotten kids, its typically because they aren’t being parented wellJohn 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do.Look at an adult and see the evil in them and its because God isn’t their fatherFollowing the wrong father will produce a child that doesn’t mirror the heart of GodImitate God! Look at Jesus and be like him!When Jesus says to be like Children- he is saying to be like him! Following Father God
Children are helpless and dependent
Sure, kids can do some stuff, but it’s a long long time until you don’t have to do anythingThey are dependent on parents for a long time- some even longer than they shouldNot necessarily bad- that’s what parents are...
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By Faith and Victory Churchhttps://youtu.be/9BJ3lLheNak
Child Like Faith
Read Mark 10:13-16
Ephesians 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
Whoever does not receive the kingdom as a little child will by no means enter it
V 15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”When Jesus is talking to his disciples, he’s using the example of Children to show them the type of mindset, attitude and focus they should have to be able to please GodIt so counter cultural- we as people want to grow up as fast as we can.Met this young gal one time- said she was almost 16 and really was about to turn 15God doesn’t want us to be childish- but to have a heart condition of childrenThis is ongoing theme in the NT1 Peter 2:2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,Hebrews 5:12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food.That is more about spiritual maturity and being a baby not about having the heart of a child- there’s a difference. You can have the heart of a child and be spiritually matureBecause here’s the deal:
Children believe easy
One of the greatest things about children is that they don’t question everything. They just accept it as truth.
This is great if you’re filling them with truth, this is horrible if you’re filling them with trash
This is why early on you need to teach children the truths of God’s word. They’ll believe it
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
When you tell a child to believe God, they’ll do it! They’ll believe and pray for God to do big stuff
John 20:27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”
What would it be like if you believed easy? You didn’t fight God on everything and just believed!
There is so much time spent arguing and fighting with adults who think they are smarter than God
Luke 8:50 But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.”
Children imitate their parents
1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.Typically, children mirror their parents, or the style by which they’ve been parentedWhy is this? Children mirror what they see at home- They learn by looking and watching1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”When you’ve got rotten kids, its typically because they aren’t being parented wellJohn 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do.Look at an adult and see the evil in them and its because God isn’t their fatherFollowing the wrong father will produce a child that doesn’t mirror the heart of GodImitate God! Look at Jesus and be like him!When Jesus says to be like Children- he is saying to be like him! Following Father God
Children are helpless and dependent
Sure, kids can do some stuff, but it’s a long long time until you don’t have to do anythingThey are dependent on parents for a long time- some even longer than they shouldNot necessarily bad- that’s what parents are...