Be Humble—Like a Child

About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?" Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me." Matthew 18:1-5  

The sweet, sweet spirit of the Lord is upon the little children. They haven’t learned yet to sin. Oh sure, they can be selfish and covet what their sibling or friend has, but they are still innocent babes with only the original sin of Adam and Eve on them. Jesus recognized the purity in them, that innocence, their innate goodness and naivety. The children believed in Jesus and trusted Him—as only children can. That is exactly how Jesus wants everyone to come to Him—with heartfelt belief, trust and obedience.

Come as humble little children.

So Jesus is calling us to turn from our sin…to humbly allow our hearts to be transformed to have childlike attitudes—centering on goodness, kindness, gentleness and above all love. Can you do that? Come to Jesus, like a little child?

Prayer ~ Jesus, we know that You love us…like children. And although we see children fussing, crying, whining with selfish attitudes from nearly day one of their lives, we know that You see them as precious, humble little beings…and want all of us to come to You the way that they do, with humble hearts, accepting Your love, grace and mercy. We praise You for all that You do for us…and for Your love that covers all our sin.

Daily Bible Reading: Matthew 20-21

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