If you ever need an honest answer or want the truth, blunt, raw and real, just ask a small child!

Children will see, say, and do things that will turn adults red with embarrassment or green with envy. They are open books, wide-eyed with wonder at everything around them, sharing their unvarnished views with the world at large.

Jesus loves little children.

In both the books of Luke and Matthew, Jesus gently reprimands parents for hindering their children from coming to Him. “Let them come,” He says.

I wonder if every time He sat to teach, children swarmed to His lap and His side. Children, keenly tuned to the marvelous, children, unhindered in their amazement, knew the wonder of Jesus.

God in the flesh! They could feel it. Like moths drawn in to the wonder and warmth of a light bulb, they were eager to be near Him. Unabashed in their awe, they couldn’t help but shout His praises.

God wants us to come to Him with the faith of a child — a faith that shouts out His praises. Look around at God’s clever handiwork. Remember His saving hand from your past. Let down your grown-up guard and thank Him! Praise Him with childlike enthusiasm and faith!