Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 NIV
The greatest! That's what I'm talking about! I want to be the greatest dad; the greatest husband; the greatest pastor; the greatest son….brother….friend….writer…..runner….
You get the idea. I'm all about doing things with excellence!
Thankfully I live in a society that honors greatness. It gives reward, sometimes instant reward, to my drive for greatness.
When I come to the things of God, however, greatness is not defined as the world defines it. Greatness is defined by lowness. Greatness is defined by humility. Greatness is defined by the "least of these".
Jesus lived in a culture that didn't celebrate children. They were seen, but not heard. They loved children, but children had a place. That place was getting out of the way so they could train to be where the real action was….as an adult. That's why the disciples tried to stop snotty-nosed, dirty mouthed, unwashed handed children from "bothering" Jesus.
Jesus, however, had another purpose for children. He wanted to use children to illustrate His greater purpose and plan. Children, because of their innocent way of displaying excitement at the simplest things in life; who never seem to grow weary of a good time; who love life and aren't burdened by the cares of the world; played a huge part in Jesus teaching the disciples what the Kingdom of God was all about.
Lord, help us learn from your little ones!
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