Matthew 18:1-4
Inspired thots
Be the LEAST to be the GREATEST! A paradox? But CHANGE I must.
How can the disciples be asking and thinking about 'who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' Surely it is GOD! He is in His kingdom and He is the Greatest! Yet, man tends to think more highly of himself than he is, thinking that he can 'take over' the One already reigning?
1) My focus must be on God alone. He is there as the Rightful King. None should even consider taking HIS position. Let God be God!
2) Change I MUST! When I am focused on the ALMIGHTY God, I will see how 'little', how frail and weak I am; how finite, how lacking... as a creation. Only with God can I be better or best! Thus, I must change... change to be lowly (like Jesus). I must know, understand and accept my position. My place is to be with God; not in His position!
3) Jesus' answer to His disciples doesnt even refer to their question ~ 'the greatest in the kingdom' ~; rather, Jesus was telling them that... IF man does not change to be least, he may not even enter into the kingdom! Hahaha.. Man's focus is usually off.
4) Yes, Matthew 6:33 holds water. When I choose to change to be what God wants of me, which is to be more like God... the 'rewards' ~ blessings, providence ~ will follow. It's a package deal!
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
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