Like a Child

And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children,you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.- Matthew 18:3


The Gospel of Christ is one that calls us to total dependance upon God.  We, like little children, completely dependent upon their parents, should be totally dependent upon God.  


Like children, who are quick to rebel against their parents, we can rebel against what God asks us of us.  We can throw up our hands in great temper tantrums, shaking our fists in the air with great disdain.  


In rebellion we miss the peace that God has for us as we follow in His will.  In disdain we miss the joy that awaits us if we would just obey.  God never brings the blessing before the step of obedience that He is asking for us to take.  You may receive what you think is God's blessing, but be assured, it is not.  


Let us come to the Lord like little children, placing our whole dependence upon Him.  For it is by His grace that He came and saved wretched sinners like you and me.  For without Him, surely, we are nothing. 


To become like a child you must humble yourself.  Let your pride down and acknowledge that you need a Savior who is stronger than you and who is mighty to save.