Like a Child!

Like a Child!

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

Context and Charge:

This is not reported speech; these are the words of Jesus himself, spoken to people called his disciples. It did not matter how long the men had walked with Jesus, if they did not get it right, they would not end right. As it was then, so is it now. I must not be so concerned about what people say or do, but about my walk with God. There are too many things fighting for attention around me, seeking to hold my heart and mind. I note that what holds my heart controls my life. If it is not God, it will not end like God. What is use of a life that does not obtain eternal life? 

There is a conversion, context and condition that must happen if I will have access to where Jesus is. He speaks about a conversion experience that must happen. Whatever it was I thought was right, I must be converted to the things that Jesus considers important. The state to be in is that of a little child; believes all s/he is told, does not argue, and looks forward to all that is ahead, no matter how uncertain. Have I been converted, or do I see myself as indispensable and irreplaceable? What God says I need must align with what I seek.

Conviction and Conclusion:

So, whatever it is that I may have achieved, or the mighty things I may have amassed, or the value others have placed on me, I must humble myself before God. I must not wait for Him to do the humbling, because it is usually massive. That is why it is first my responsibility before I can claim the benefits. For those who have dealt with little children, you see very clearly that they don't see colour, race, creed or religion. They just want to be and have friends. It is age and experience that give us our inconsistencies. Does this describe me in any way?

Remember, the prize is life eternal with God, and the price to pay is humility and a child-like heart and mind. Humility is telling God that you do not matter anywhere outside of Him, and that all you are, have and do are because of Him. How would God not honour a faith and life like that? I must do away with pretence and hypocrisy, as well as a life of pride. God cannot be deceived by the external; He knows me even more than I know myself. He will take care of me, if I align with his demands. God's time of favour is here.