June 11

Matthew 18:3‑4
“Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven —Matthew 18:3, 43And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:3‑4).
NONE can be too young for the kingdom of Heaven. The children should be taught to come to Jesus as soon as they are able consciously to respond to His love and grace. As for those who are taken away from this scene ere they reach years of accountability, we can rely upon the precious words of chapters 18:10, 14. The Good Shepherd has died for these lambs and will not permit one of them to be lost. Christian parents should bring their babes to Him from the very beginning of their lives and should count on Him to bless them by drawing their hearts to Himself, assured that the faith of a child is as real as that of a more mature person. In fact, the one is the model for the other.
A tremendous responsibility, moreover, rests upon those who are older to guide the feet of the young, both by precept and example.
“How oft a little one has found the road.
The narrow pathway to that blest abode:
Through faith in Christ has read its title clear.
While learned men remain in doubt and fear!
A little child! The Lord oft uses such
The stoutest heart to break, or bend, or touch;
Then by His Spirit bids the conflict cease.
And once forever enter into peace.”