I recently had the privilege of experiencing Disney World through the eyes of a child-not just any child but two of my granddaughters. I saw the way their eyes sparkled when seeing the beauty of the light parade and the smiles that life- size Mickey and Minnie brought to their faces. It made me think that this is how I will feel when I first see heaven. Instead of cobbled streets there will be streets paved with gold and instead of pretend characters and electric lights, we will get to see the real thing in God and Jesus and the Light that will be shining will take our breath away. It will truly be a magical time. Disney World might be advertised as the happiest place on earth but I guarantee you that compared to Heaven it will be a pale comparison.
Jesus reprimanded his disciples when they tried to turn the children away because he knew that little children see things so much clearer than adults. Adults tend to spend their time doing what is expected of them while a small child actually experiences life more honestly. If they are hungry they eat, if they are sad they cry, if they are happy they radiate joy, and they are so capable of giving unconditional love. I am sure this is why Jesus said we need to become like a little child in order to enter the gates of heaven. Just as a little child is totally dependent on their mothers and fathers for everything, we need to be totally dependent on our heavenly father to satisfy all of our needs. As adults it is so hard to give up control but it is so necessary to achieve Peace and to realize our ultimate goal-HEAVEN.
Mark 10:15 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.
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