But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matt. 19:14 (NKJV)
Earlier my daughter was looking at a yellow cartoon dog in a book; she pointed at the dog and said that it was purple. When we told her that it was yellow she replied, “Yellow, not purple.” She was so eager to learn the correct color that it did not even faze her when she was corrected; as a matter of fact it seemed to excite her, she now knew that the dog was indeed yellow, not purple!
Children are like sponges; they take in everything and they are so eager to learn. They rejoice in learning something new and are ready to be directed to the truth when their way of thinking is wrong. Everyday brings new joys through new experiences. A happy, healthy child is not stagnant, but always ready for a new adventure.
As Christians some of us need to shake off our pride and stagnation; we need to become like children, eager to learn and grow deeper in our relationship with God. We need to graciously accept correction, not as if God is trying to hurt us but knowing that He wants us to grow by learning the truth.
How much joy does it bring God when we learn a deep truth about Him and His character and our eyes light up with joy? God wants us to know Him in a deeper more intimate relationship! He also wants us to continue to learn about the world He created for us to enjoy. Truly what a great God He is who has given us a vast universe to explore and an inquisitive and intelligent mind to enjoy it with.
Seek to learn something new today. As you read the scriptures ponder on God’s character; and seek to learn how to follow His perfect example. Then take time to stop and admire a piece of His creation, its natural beauty, its wonderful craftsmanship, its resonating reflection of God’s handiwork!
