1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. 6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Only recently have I truly begun to understand what these verses really mean. I always these verses a sweeping passover... usually I'd think something like, okay, so we're supposed to be pure/sinless like a child. Got it. And I would move right along, totally missing the point. Yes, it's important that we get forgiveness of our sins. But when Jesus says we should become like little children, I believe he means that we need to become more. More positive, less judgmental. More friendly, less suspicious. More generous, less worldly. More innocent, less cruel.
Lord, help me to be more.
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