And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them. And he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:2-4
I can picture Jesus taking little John, almost a month old, setting him before grown ups and saying: “Be like him. Be innocent. Be helpless. Be trusting. Be humble.”
The world scoffs at such advice and gives its own: “Be experienced. Be independent. Be smart. Be skeptical. Be proud.”
But who gets the blessing from above? “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them unto babes. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.” Matthew 11:25-26
So are you a little child or are you all grown up?
“Let me be a little child, Lord. As Jesus walked in innocence, so may I. As Jesus depended on You, so may I. As Jesus was humble, so may I be. As Jesus rejected the traps of the ‘wise and learned’, so may I. I trust in You – my perfect Father. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth (and in me) as it is in Heaven. Amen.”
Many students and teachers from our school would appreciate your prayer as spring mission trips go out this week. Our family is to go to the Czech Republic, so I won’t write for a couple of weeks. Have a great Easter! Dana