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Scripture
And they placed the king upon the royal throne. 2 Chron 23:20

Observation
The king’s name was Joash and his feet did not touch the floor. He was just eight years old and already he was king. The great chair swallowed him up as his little legs dangled.

King Joash shows us the value of one little child. God had promised his grandfather David a line to last forever. But all of the heirs to the throne had been murdered. Just one tiny baby was left. The hefty rope was now reduced to just one thread. But because of that single fibre named Joash we have Jesus, salvation and the church today. That’s how valuable one child is.

Dwight Moody came home one night from preaching. His wife asked how many had come to the Lord. Moody replied, “Two and a half people.”

Mrs. Moody smiled and said, “You mean two adults and a child, don’t you.”

“No,” replied Moody. “Two children and one adult. The man has already used up half of his life to serve God, but the children have all of their life yet to live.”

Application
When I am blase about children I need to look and see the man inside of their eyes and the woman inside of their smile. I must anticipate their potential.

Prayer
Father, help me to get it as you make it. Help me to see that the kingdom is about being a child. Help me to look under the feet of the power play and see the children at play. That’s where the power lies. Help me to see it like you see it. Amen.