“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ He called a little child to Him, and placed the child among them. And He said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in My name welcomes Me. If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come!… See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.’” (Matthew 18:1-10)
I don’t completely understand… but I love it: Six-year-old Wilkes, five-year-old Owen, four-year-old Macy, three-year-old Keightley, and one-month-old Corrie Mae have angels in heaven. I’m not sure whether each is assigned one specific angel, or whether several are given responsibility… but these angels constantly see the face of God.
‘So you want to be great? Change; humble yourself; be like this child. Blessed are those who welcome the children… and woe to those who cause them to stumble. When you come to Me and trust Me like this child, you, too, become My little one.’
Jesus defines the ‘little ones’ as ‘those who believe in Me,’ so it is not just children who are assigned angels. God is constantly watching over His ‘little ones.’ With one word or nod or raising of an eyebrow, the Creator can dispatch His powerful servants to assist His children. The angels are at His beck and call… and they know how much the Father loves us.
Here are a few takeaways:
- Don’t despise God’s ‘little ones.’
- Welcome the children in Jesus’ name.
- Never, ever, ever cause a ‘little one’ to stumble.
- Humble yourself, believe in Jesus, and be a ‘little one.’
- Thank God for angels.
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14