The chief priests and the teachers of the Law became angry when they saw the wonderful things he was doing and the children shouting in the Temple, "Praise to David's Son!" So they asked Jesus, "Do you hear what they are saying?"

"Indeed I do," answered Jesus. "Haven't you ever read this scripture? 'You have trained children and babies to offer perfect praise.'"

Matthew 21:15-16

When we are burdened by troubles or oppressed by the enemy, it might help us to spend some time with children who know who Jesus is. As we hear their simple trust in the LORD, our faith can be renewed. We can learn a lot from the faith of a child. Faith shines the brightest in a childlike heart.

Our Daily Bread - July 22, 2001