The Child Within You - Purity

"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me." -Matthew 18:3-5


Many of us have put in the past what we were like when we were a child. Growing perhaps in too many disappointments, pain, loneliness...but, remember what was it like to be a little kid? It was awesome! A world of wonder and awe! Innocence and purity. Sincerity of the heart. Spontaneity. Everything fresh anew. So many dreams. So much to explore. What a deep longing to love, be loved and cared for. Days filled with laughter and play. Simplicity. Sensitivity. Meekness. Days that never go away in your heart if you grow sweeter with the years instead of bitter and mad.

No wonder the LORD told His disciples: "Let the little children come to me for the kingdom of GOD is theirs". Become like a little child. Be pure. May the LORD cleanse you day by day to bring forth the little child within you back so that you may come to realize in your heart how much GOD LOVES YOU!


This post also reminds me of the Beatitudes:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of GOD. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets who were before you". -Matthew 5:3-12