"At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, 'So who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?' He called a small child and had him stand among them." (Matthew 18:1, 2--CSB)
You really do not have to say any more.
You and I know that the world does not believe this, which includes most church-goers. A child is cute, may be entertaining, and lovable, but most would react to our text the same way J. D. Rockefeller reacted when someone quoted to him that, "the meek...will inherit the earth." Rockefeller replied, "That'a the only way they would get it."
By far most who think of greatness think of intelligence, "anointing," at the top of their profession, etc. But a child? Nevertheless, we must all live with, "He called a small child and had him stand among them."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I embrace Your Words. Help me to live this Word. Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
