Matthew 18:3-4 – “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.”

This summer I spent a week working at bible camp for 3rd and 4th graders.  It is both exhausting and energizing.  It is great to see the children’s energy, excitement and curiosity.  I also had the privilege of hosting a question and answer class for that age group.  These children asked some wonderfully insightful questions. You can see them really trying to connect all the dots in their minds and really put together the pieces of the puzzle of life and faith.

I wish we could all capture the enthusiasm these children have for life and for learning.  Too often we lose the desire to learn.  We stop studying and we stop asking questions and, as a result, we stop growing the way we could.  Sometimes we lose our energy and excitement as we get caught up in our daily routines and the struggles of life.

Let us all try to retain or recapture the energy and enthusiasm for life and learning that we had as children.  Let us maintain the humility that reminds us we do not have all the answers and we can still be growing in a way that pleases God.  Let us all strive to glorify God and his kingdom.