March 8, 2012

Matthew 18:1-6 NASB
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me; but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.”

Personal Challenge...
On my last trip to Haiti I spent a day helping the medical team serve the people of Savannes. This little girl had been in line with her mother and sister for a long time and was a very unhappy camper. When I motioned for her to come over and sit on my lap she hesitated, but her mother encouraged her. The crying and the sniffles stopped and my heart melted as I was reminded that the kingdom of God belongs to people with hearts as tender as hers. I know that my heart needs to be broken and contrite for Him.