Receive the Kingdom Like a Child

Mark 10:14-15

Published on: November 25, 2025

Last updated on: November 25, 2025

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Mark 10:14-15 NIV

I get to spend time with my grandchildren periodically. And that has given this passage new meaning. My grandkids are all pretty young. And they seldom do anything halfway. Whatever they do, they do with abandon. While their attention span is short, and they flit from thing to thing, whatever it is that they are engaged in occupies them entirely.

And that is how I should be with the Kingdom of God. Not flitting around. But fully engaged. Giving the Kingdom all of my attention. Even as I live and function in this world, it should be as a citizen of the Kingdom, fully given over to the life my Lord has called me to live. “Receive the kingdom of God like a little child.“

The Greatest and the Least – Matthew 11:11

How do you measure greatness? Jesus told us that the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than the greatest in this world.

When Is Jesus Returning? – Acts 1:6

While we wait for our Lord’s return, focus on living for him where we are, bearing witness to his love through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Crowning of a King – Luke 19:11

When Jesus returns, just like in the parable, he will reward his faithful servants and punish those who have opposed him.

The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:9

Jesus has a kingdom much greater than anything this world has ever seen. And all who come to the cross have a place in his kingdom.

(This post was originally published on

April 26, 2022

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Ed Jarrett

Just an old clay jar that God continues to see fit to use in his kingdom's work. I am retired, married with 2 children, and 4 grandchildren. I have followed Jesus for many years. And I love to share what He has given me from His word.

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