There’s Beauty in Simplicity

And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”  -Matthew 18:3

As I was helping out with the children’s ministry this past weekend, I was reminded of one of the greatest things about God-the beauty of His simplicity.  You see, with children, every thing’s got to be simple, short, and to the point.  The lyrics to the children’s worship songs, the stories, words, examples, games, etc…it’s all simplified.  But as I stood there, worshiping with and teaching these kids barely up to my waist, it all became clear to me.  We serve a God that relates to each and every one of us; young, old, big, small, smart, not so smart…all of us.  And so many times we search and long for the miraculous wonders we desire God to do for us, and forget to appreciate the miracle that’s been placed in front of us each and every day:  Jesus loves us. He loves us individually, personally, and more than we can comprehend.  That simple fact, in and of itself, is amazing, yet we still fail to believe that sometimes.  Jesus himself said that unless you become like a child, you will not enter the kingdom of God.  It’s unfathomable, how God can be so incredibly complex, yet simple enough to relate to all of us.  I’m personally challenged to begin noticing and appreciating more the beauty of simplicity.  We need to humble ourselves daily, becoming like children, with big faith and big dreams, relying on nothing other than God’s love.