"Children!" says Kelly, 6. Kelly, do you mean you'll finally get even for all those times when adults got to do more than you did?

No, says Daniel, 11. "Whosoever humbles himself like a little child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Daniel quotes Jesus, who also said we must enter his kingdom as a child.

Entering like a little child? Does this mean I should act childish? Maybe I should buy a train set like the one I had when I was a kid?

I'm on the wrong track, friends. Help me out.

"A servant will be greatest in heaven, next to God," says Philip, 12.

Philip, this sounds remarkably similar to what Jesus said: "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."

In other words, the way up in the kingdom looks like the way down in this world. Jesus illustrated this at his last meal before his crucifixion when he washed the feet of his disciples. Peter was so shocked at the notion of Jesus washing his feet that he refused to allow it initially.

OK, to be a kingdom VIP I have to serve others. But what does serving have to do with being childlike?

Most small children are simple and trusting. Their responses to God's truth remind me of a video I watched.

New Tribes Missions, producers of the video, takes the news of Jesus Christ to people all over the world who live in remote places. Often the work takes years because of the difficulty in learning the customs and expressions of tribal languages.

The video captured the childlike faith of about 150 tribal people when they first heard in their own language that Jesus had come into the world to die for their sins and to break the bonds of death by his resurrection.

One tribal man stood up and shouted in his language, "It is true!" A woman followed. "It is true!"

Next, the entire tribe began to shout, "It is true!" as they hugged each other and jumped up and down in unison. Then, they picked up the missionary and carried him around as if he had run for the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl. They did everything except dump the water cooler on his head. This spontaneous celebration lasted several hours.

These normally reserved tribal people acted like children. The joy of entering the kingdom of heaven overtook them. Jesus described this childlike receptivity as taking the kingdom of heaven "by force" (Matthew 11:12).

The force of childlike faith in Jesus is all it takes to have your name engraved on an invitation to the biggest party of all time — the wedding feast of the Lamb. For those who have entered the kingdom of heaven by faith, only one question remains: "Where will you sit at the table?"

When we believe in Jesus Christ as our savior with simple, childlike faith, we receive eternal life. When we continue believing God by walking in fellowship with him, we receive blessings now and store up treasures in heaven for later. For those tempted toward false humility, God's blessing and treasures glorify him. God wants to bless his people.

Think about this: The greatest in God's kingdom are those who serve God with a humble heart. God created us to glorify him, not ourselves.

Memorize this truth: "But the greatest among you shall be your servant" (Matthew 23:11).

Ask this question: Does your view of greatness line up with God's view?

Listen to a talking book, download the "Kids Color Me Bible" for free, watch Kid TV Interviews and travel around the world by viewing the "Mission Explorers Streaming Video" at www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org. Bible quotations are from the New King James Version. To find out more about Carey Kinsolving and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.