And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
(Matthew 18:3-4)(KJV)
Jesus says to his disciples that they should “turn” away from their vain views of honor, being self-seeking. He says, to enter the kingdom of heaven, we must be like children; humble, modest and not be envious of one another. Jesus expects us to treat fellow brethren freely without distinction and be willing to condescend to the all levels just like a child would;The world around us may look at our social, financial or spiritual level from their eyes. But, the kingdom principles of Heaven doesn’t value “status quo” as a true disciple, make me more humble, not be envious of even a spiritual person, and to treat everyone in Christ equally!!!
Treating all equally, brings an instance to mind that a 9 year old asked his Mum whilst she was taking out a piece of crockery from her shelf before some guests came. She being married for 11 years, and having inherited her Mum’s interest in crockery, never invested much time or money in it! As she was taking out few things her son asked why she was taking out a specific set of cups out. She explained the need to be “hospitable towards guests". Suddenly the kid blurts out “Mama why haven’t you not taken it out when Mr.X who comes every week does that mean He is not special!!” For a moment it was like a slap to the Mum of what she portray to her child. Her reasons of taking it out was only because it was a bigger crowd that was coming. She asked her child to recollect the instances when that specific set out; the Child agreed it was always for a bigger crowd. The child left happily, but that let that Mum think for a long time!! Some times, we may not intentionally but God weighs our hearts, we may be able to shun the thoughts or words of another human, but if we have the Holy Spirit in us, clearly it will stir from within!!!
It is not by our might or power but truly His Grace. It is not what people think about us, it is about what God tells about us. No one would know whats going through our mind..We can act or put up a face to “be childlike” but, only Christ can give us that nature!! if there are areas we fail, let us ask God right now, to make us true disciple…to purge us day in an day out!
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