JANUARY 23
My love keeps you childlike.
Matthew 18:1-5
1 About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. 3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. 4 So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. 5 “And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. NLT
Matthew 18:1-5
1 About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. 3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. 4 So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. 5 “And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. NLT
Whether you are ten or one hundred, deep inside you, a little child still needs to be loved. I want to pour My love into this 'little you' today. When you were little, you were hurt by grownups, so the thought of returning to a childlike heart might make you afraid.
But fear not, My little lamb. It is My good pleasure to give you My entire Kingdom. For I am your true Father, and I love you with both a father's love and a mother's love. And today, I want to restore all the love you needed but didn't receive.
If you are willing to change your heart and become like a little child again, you will experience My parental love in a new way. And in doing so, you will discover that true Kingdom greatness is not found in the 'big you,' but in the 'little you.'
But fear not, My little lamb. It is My good pleasure to give you My entire Kingdom. For I am your true Father, and I love you with both a father's love and a mother's love. And today, I want to restore all the love you needed but didn't receive.
If you are willing to change your heart and become like a little child again, you will experience My parental love in a new way. And in doing so, you will discover that true Kingdom greatness is not found in the 'big you,' but in the 'little you.'