God has had to teach me way too many times that 1) I am dependent on Him and 2) I can trust Him. As we grow older we feel more self-sufficient and in the midst of let-downs and hurts, we become less trusting of others (including God). But if we want to live the life God has for us, we must recognize our great need for Him in the midst of each day and we must trust Him and follow His lead - this is success Jesus' way.
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010 Reading - Matt. 17:24 - 18:20
In today's reading, my attention was primarily drawn to the first part of chapter 18 where Jesus calls a small child to Him and explains to the disciples that they must become like little children to enter the kingdom of Heaven. Maybe it's because I currently have four small children? But this is an interesting teaching - there are several attributes of small children, what was Jesus talking about? My opinion is that He was alluding to their unconditional love of others and their blind trust. Children are completely vulnerable and dependent on others for their welfare. If they want something to eat, or get hurt, or need to use the restroom, they need help. They are very aware of their need for help and they trust "bigger people" to help them.
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Yes, I think the unconditional love and trust surely are two of the qualities Jesus loves, but I think he loves the way children find delight in the simplest of things too. They haven't become cynical or suspicious so they don't hold back their laughter and joy and interest in everything around them.
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