The Children’s Kingdom

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How does God view children? What do children possess that we should aspire to?

God views children as his beloved who are close to God and to the kingdom of God.

Jesus spoke about children and the kingdom of God in Matthew’s Gospel, saying, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ‘Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.’” (Matthew 18:3-5, ESV).

Children are near and dear to God. It is only when we become humble like children that we will enter into God’s kingdom.

And when we receive a child in Jesus’ name, we receive Jesus himself.

May we rest in the comfort that God’s kingdom belongs to the children, may we become like children and inherit God’s kingdom, and may we receive Jesus by receiving children.

A Prayer for all Faithful Departed: “Almighty God, with whom the souls of the faithful who have departed this life are in joy and felicity: We praise and magnify your holy Name for all your servants who have finished their course in your faith and fear; and we most humbly pray that, at the day of resurrection, we and all who are members of the mystical body of your Son may be set on his right hand, and hear his most joyful voice: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Grant this, O merciful Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.” (#114., Book of Common Prayer, 2019).

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