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Out of the mouths of kids · The Call to Women in Faith Podcast

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  Ever wondered why Jesus loves children?
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  Why do we love children for that matter?
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  Are we channeling Jesus or is there something special about kids?
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  I am sure these sound like silly questions if you are thinking,
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  “Of course we love children,they are cute and lovable”.
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  This podcast does not answer why Jesus loves kids,
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  but it will help us grow in our relationship with Jesus.
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  I have the distinct honor of serving in our local church’s kid’s club.
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  Every Wednesday,our church brings together local children (from willing families) of all ages,
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  feeds them,teaches them scripture,organizes fun activities and sends them home.
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  Last Wednesday,as a follow on to a reading from Matthew chapter 19 verse 14 ( quote ‘But Jesus said,
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  “Let the little children come to Me,and do not forbid them;
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  for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
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  ” ‘ end quote).
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  I asked my group of 9 kids, why Jesus loves children.
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  I got 8 distinct answers from this cute crowd.
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  The answers ranged from “Jesus loves everyone” to “Jesus died for us”.
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  All the answers were around Jesus!
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  What struck me is that this group of kids were rambunctious,
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  a little unruly and yet,they knew it had nothing to do with who they are.
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  It has to do with who He is.
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  He is love and that is why He loves.
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  He is good and that is why He loves.
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  He is kind and that is why He loves.
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  He is merciful and that is why He loves.
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  They could not articulate in these exact words but they knew,
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  the source of love was because of who He is and not who they are.
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  Quite simple actually.
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  They see it.
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  They see the goodness all around and know it is not their doing.
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  When are we as adults going to see it?
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  Quote “The heavens declare the glory of God;
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  And the firmament shows His handiwork.
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  End Quote.
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  Psalms Chapter 19 verse 1.
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  We were all like that once.
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  Let’s try an exercise today to get back to that.
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  In every good thing you spot today, give glory to our good Lord.
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  Goodness is all around us and in us, take notice.
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  Observe and rejoice.
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  Dear God, May our words, actions and thoughts give you glory today.
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  Guide us to be engaged in Your presence,lead us to the child-like state that You love,
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  bring out the child in us today.
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  I pray this in your name, Jesus.
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  Amen.