Faith
Matthew’s Gospel records,
“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
He called a little child and had him stand among 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. “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. Matthew 18:1-5.
What is true greatness? According to Jesus, someone who is truly great is someone who humbles themselves like a child. That’s not to say we are to check our brain at the door so to speak when we choose to believe in God.
Quite the contrary. Becoming humble as a child means accepting things we may not fully understand by faith and acting on that faith. While at the same time asking questions that help us understand and strengthen our faith.
A Child is by nature inquisitive. Children accept what is told to them by adults in good faith. while still asking a lot of questions that they may fully know the truth.
The writer of Hebrews states,
Please think about it.
Matthew’s Gospel records,
“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
He called a little child and had him stand among 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. “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. Matthew 18:1-5.
What is true greatness? According to Jesus, someone who is truly great is someone who humbles themselves like a child. That’s not to say we are to check our brain at the door so to speak when we choose to believe in God.
Quite the contrary. Becoming humble as a child means accepting things we may not fully understand by faith and acting on that faith. While at the same time asking questions that help us understand and strengthen our faith.
A Child is by nature inquisitive. Children accept what is told to them by adults in good faith. while still asking a lot of questions that they may fully know the truth.
The writer of Hebrews states,
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope
for and certain of what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1
Faith is taking the first step
even when you don't see the whole staircase.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Taking that first step of faith can take a lot of courage. However as someone who has taken that step I can testify that the rewards are worth it. Something I would urge everyone to consider doing.Please think about it.
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