Childlike Faith

Mathew 18 3-4 read as follows,

3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

What are the teachings in these verses? Oftentimes the word childlike faith is thrown around, but what does that mean?

Take a moment to ponder just what the words “childlike faith” means. Picture a child, specifically a very young child. What are some of the things children depend on their parents for? Regular meals and drinks. A clean place to live. Care, love and attention. Clothes and shoes to wear. A child needs guidance and direction. They need someone to teach them and to discipline them. They require someone to talk to and run to when they have a problem. Children need to be protected and looked after. Most, if not all, would perish without parental intervention.

Now take all those examples and apply it to faith. God is our father, he is our closest relative. We are his children as recorded in Galatians 3:26: “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus”.  To me Mathew 18 3-4 is saying we should count on God as our primary caregiver, the Father in which he is. God promised all those things to us and so much more.

Philippians 4:19 – But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:31-32 – Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 

Matthew 7:7-11 – Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Psalms 32:8 – I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Isaiah 58:11 – And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

James 1:5-8 – If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 

Psalms 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth

Proverbs 3:6 – In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding

The Bible echoes God’s promises over and over again. The verses above are only a few examples of scripture that all point to the same thing, having childlike faith.


Time and time again the Bible tells us to trust in the Father completely to provide for our needs. He says he will lead, guide, direct and protect. He will never leave nor forsake us. He tells us all things and knows what we need before we even ask. Just like when we were infants, without Christ we will perish. We would die an everlasting death.  Solidify your trust in the One Parental Guardian. Listen to His instructions daily and He will guide you to prosperity. As Mathew 6:33 reminds us “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Could it be said that you have childlike faith? Or do you lean on your own understanding and plans? Do you completely and totally rely on God or do you still think you’re in control? Are we in any more control than an infant waiting to be fed? Are you really in control or are you stealing God’s glory to call your own? Everything you have was given to you by God. Or do you actually think it all came from hard work and dedication? Do you have childlike faith or is your faith as mature as a child?