Most have at least a passing knowledge of the verse found in Luke 18:17 where Jesus says; “Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.” I think we probably had a more spiritual grasp on that particular scripture when we were, in fact, children. As adults we feel the need to analyze every word and search out the hidden meanings. Even children quickly get to the point from following the example of adults around them; where they begin to question and overthink some of the things they encounter. While one could make the argument that questions and seeking answers to those questions are the way one learns; one does not need to forget the lesson that was being taught by Jesus in this passage.
A very small child will simple feel safe in the presence of one whom they trust. If they are in a parking lot filled with cars; or even crossing a busy street; as long as they have the hand of one whom they trust they have no fear. They know that the one who holds their hand will never let anything harm them and they feel safe when their small hand is firmly in the hand of one whom they trust. If a little child is told something; they will believe it. I know they don’t have to get very old to stop that; but there is a reason that Jesus said we must come as a little child.
If we as adults would learn that it is not so much how well we interpret scripture; but rather it is how well we accept it. If we would stop trying to read so much into scripture so that we can believe what we want to believe, and simply ready and accept what is written; we would find that we would rely less on us and our knowledge and abilities, and would rely more on God and His abilities.
Tags: Jesus, kingdom of god
Land'sLessons 
January 29, 2012 at 3:35 pm |
Hi , I always seem to wrestle with similar scriptures. It reminded me of this.
2Cor.11:3But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
It is hard sometimes to try and keep it simple and trust in God.
January 29, 2012 at 3:42 pm |
Most simply cannot keep it simple; but I believe we need to just trust and believe what is written. No more and no less. Our minds are corrupted when we go away from the simplicity that is in Christ. The modern day church seems to want things to be so complicated.
Thanks for the comment.
February 26, 2012 at 3:34 pm |
It is comforting to trust in the everlasting arms.. Darrell