Thursday, April 4, 2013

Who then is Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?

Matthew 18:4
    Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
    Thursday's Message
Who then is Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?
Matthew 18:4 
Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

That was the topic of discussion among the disciples one day. They asked Jesus, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" (Matthew 18:1). 

But Jesus basically bypassed the question and did something completely unexpected. He called a little child over and then set the child among them. Imagine the scene: there was a little child, probably very cute, looking around at the disciples, wide-eyed. Then Jesus said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3–4).

The idea Jesus was communicating was not that we should be childish, but that we should always maintain a childlike faith. There is a big difference between the two. Ephesians 4:14 tells us, "We should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine. . . . "

 1 Corinthians 13:11 
 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
 We need to grow up spiritually. Yet at the same time, we want to have the humility of a child.

 Thank you God for waking me up this Thursday morning, Lord you gave me another great day to praise and worship you with thanksgiving in my heart for all you have done you me. Good Morning to my family and FB friends I send my love and bless to you all, have a wonderful day and be blessed in it... Share with someone Today, "that God have been good to you"
     
    That was the topic of discussion among the disciples one day. They asked Jesus, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" (Matthew 18:1). But Jesus basically bypassed the question and did something completely unexpected. He called a little child over and then set the child among them. Imagine the scene: there was a little child, probably very cute, looking around at the disciples, wide-eyed. Then Jesus said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3–4).

    The idea Jesus was communicating was not that we should be childish, but that we should always maintain a childlike faith. There is a big difference between the two. Ephesians 4:14 tells us, "We should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine. . . . "

    1 Corinthians 13:11
    When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
    We need to grow up spiritually. Yet at the same time, we want to have the humility of a child.
    Thank you God for waking me up this Thursday morning, Lord you gave me another great day to praise and worship you with thanksgiving in my heart for all you have done you me. Good Morning to my family and FB friends I send my love and bless to you all, have a wonderful day and be blessed in it... Share with someone Today, " If God have been good to you"

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