“If Jesus came with me to school, I would respect Him and everyone else, too. I would not hit, would not call people names, and I would not or push,” says Michael, age 6.
We have a tendency to act one way around some people and put our best foot forward around others. Jesus said, “Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to Me.” (Matthew 25:40) Oops!
We live in a time when God indwells His people. Living in light of this kingdom reality should elevate relationships with Christians to a different sphere. It should also have a sobering effect on the way Christians treat non-Christians. God created all people in his image, even atheists. We should be courteous and show respect to all, especially to those with whom we disagree.
“I would tell Jesus about my life and what’s hard for me at home and at school,” says Joe, 9. “I would be very excited if He was here with me. I would feel like there could be no reason to fear Him at all because it would be so good with Him.
“It would be a dream come true. ‘Thank you, Lord. Thank you,’ I would say. I would travel around the world telling others about Jesus and make more Christians in the world. That would be great!”
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