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Luke 18:16, 17 - Enter The Kingdom Of God As A Little Child.

Luke 18:16-17 (NIV) But Jesus called the 
children to him and said, "Let the little children 
come to me, and do not hinder them, for the 
kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you 
the truth, anyone who will not receive the 
kingdom of God like a little child will never enter 
it." 

Luke 18:16-17 (TLB) Then Jesus called the 
children over to him and said to the disciples, "Let 
the little children come to me! Never send them 
away! For the Kingdom of God belongs to men who 
have hearts as trusting as these little 
childrens. And anyone who doesnt have their kind of 
faith will never get within the Kingdoms 
gates." 

COMMENTARY PEARLS

   On the news recently I watched a video 
clip of six-year-old Jordan Warrick being 
baptized in the church baptistery in Louisville, 
Kentucky. According to the pastor, Jordan had been 
looking forward to this for a long time. Evidently 
too long. 
   Before the pastor could finish his usual 
words, Jordan yelled, "I'll do it!" and hit the 
water headfirst, self-dunking his body. Mouths 
flew open and laughter filled the church as 
friends and family watched in disbelief. When his 
father's video of the baptism was posted on Facebook, 
it went viral. 
   Maybe that's the kind of attitude or 
spirit Jesus was referring to when some parents 
came to Him one day, asking Him to bless their 
children. His disciples tried to shoo them all away, 
but Jesus stopped them. Welcoming their cherub 
faces, He used them to teach the disciples a 
lesson: "Let the little children come to me!" 
   Trusting, eager hearts - like the 
children gathered around Jesus - make up the Kingdom 
of God. Jesus loves the bold anticipation of a 
new disciple committed to Him, ready to say, 
"I'm a Christian," and get on with the business 
of living for Jesus. Childlike faith knows 
where blessings and answers lie: in Jesus. 
   Later that week as I observed a smiling, 
senior adult being baptized in our own church's 
baptistery, I thanked Jesus that He is not concerned 
with age. His salvation is for everyone willing 
to come to Him like a little child. By Rebecca 
Barlow Jordan. 
   Faith Step: Ask Jesus to give you a 
childlike spirit, always eager to follow Him. 
[Mornings With Jesus 2018 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

   I wrote in my journal this morning, "Keep 
it simple." 
   Life is certainly complicated and tends 
to be very stressful. I spent years praying 
that my circumstances would change so I could 
enjoy life, but finally realized I needed to 
change my approach to life. How about you? Do you 
feel the effects of stress and have a desire for 
simpler days? We often talk of the "good old days," 
when life was simpler, but that doesn't help us 
much today. 
   What we need is a change in our attitude 
and approach to life. Only foolish people think 
they can keep doing the same thing and get a 
different result. Learn how to think more simply. 
Don't think about too many things at once, or 
allow your schedule to get overcrowded. Saying no 
when you need to will help you keep your schedule 
manageable. Lots of people want lots of things from us, 
but we don't have to ruin our life and forfeit 
our joy to keep them happy. Take some time today 
to inventory your life. Ask yourself if you are 
enjoying it. If not, I urge you to make whatever 
adjustments are necessary in order to do so. 
   Father, I love You very much, and I am 
grateful for the life You have given me. I want to 
enjoy life and use my time wisely, and I ask for 
Your help in making any changes that are 
necessary for me to live simply and powerfully. [My 
Time with God by Joyce Meyer] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20100416-1105.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: 
http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/ 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by Pastor John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657