1. Childlike Faith

2. Matthew 18:1-3 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

3. Matthew 18:1-3 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

4. Childlike Faith
Trusting

5. The Lord is my strength and my shield;     my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy,     and with my song I praise him Psalm 28:7

6. Childlike Faith
Trusting
Bold

7. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God Timothy 1:7-8

8. Childlike Faith
Trusting
Bold
Teachable

9. [Christ] wants a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head
[Christ] wants a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head. He wants us to be simple, single-minded, affectionate, and teachable, as good children are; but He also wants every bit of intelligence we have to be alert at its job, and in first-class fighting trim –C.S. Lewis

10. Childlike Faith
Trusting
Bold
Teachable
Joyful

11. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand –Psalm 16:11

12. Childlike Faith
Trusting
Bold
Teachable
Joyful
Humble

13. He must become greater; I must become less. –John 3:30

14. Matthew 18:1-3 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

15. Is my faith childlike?

16. Do you need to change your perspective?
Is my faith childlike?
Do you need to change your perspective?

17. Do you need to change your perspective?
Is my faith childlike?
Do you need to change your perspective?
Be intentional in looking for God with the eyes of a child this week.