Although some adults tried to keep children away from Jesus, he welcomed them in Mark 10:13-16 as models of how to enter the kingdom of God.
With parables and warnings, Jesus told everyone in his day and ours to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Paul praised God the Father for choosing us and predestining us to be his children.
Daniel urgently asked God to keep his own promises for the glory of his own name.