In previous blogs we have addressed the need to come to God with the humility of a child. One of the reasons this is so important is children bring an absolute openness and innocence not (yet) tainted by the evils of this world. Children live their lives with pure intentions. Every hug and kiss is genuine, with no ulterior motives or selfish attitudes attached. When a child tells you he loves you, you know it’s for real. God wants us to live out our faith with that same openness to believe and innocent, childlike love.
Paul, in closing his letter to the Romans, told them he heard about their obedience to God, and rejoiced over it. Paul said, “I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil” (Romans 16:19). He recognized that there were crooked and perverse people all around them, but if they had innocence and purity, they would appear as lights in the world.
Obviously, there is no escaping evil in this world – it is all around us – but instead of being caught up in it, we must focus on the innocent truth of God’s Word and live our lives by it. When we do, our actions will become less self-centered and more like the innocent intentions of a child, so we can shine for God!
Learn more about adopting a pure, childlike innocence in my book Jesus Take the Wheel: 7 Keys to a Transformed Life with God.
Go to my website, www.letjesustakethewheel.com for more information, including testimonials, videos and resources for further study.
