Child-Like Faith

 N.T.#212 "Child-Like Faith"

Dec. 28, 2023 

Matthew 18-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Of the disciples, which one would be called the greatest? Really guys, Jesus told you about His upcoming suffering and death, and you only focus on yourselves? How did Jesus answer them?

• First, what was required of one to get to heaven? One who was converted and became as a little child.
• Second, the one who humbled themself as a little child is the same as the greatest in heaven.

Becoming as a little child means to be born again (converted) as a newborn spiritual child, characterized by faith and humility. (Falwell)

It is by the mercy and grace of Jesus that people depend upon for their admission and position in relation to Him, that will be regarded as greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Swindoll)

Friend, have you asked Jesus to forgive your sins and become your Lord and Savior? Don't miss out on heaven by remaining prideful.

LET IT GROW

Jesus went on to say if we receive one such child of God in the name of Jesus, receives Him. (verse 5)

True greatness, then, comes through humility and a childlike faith that trusts God completely. (Tony Evans)

As believers, we are to be humbly dependent on our heavenly Father. 

Did you notice that God's criteria for greatness is not the same as the world's? Here in this world humility will get one nowhere. So let's not loose sight of our kingdom purpose on earth-sharing the love and salvation of Jesus with others.

LET IT GO

Through it all, my eyes are on you, Jesus.

It is well with me.

Help me love the children of God and minister to them.

Use me to share your salvation with little children.

Keep me humbled with child-like faith.