ASLC Devotions - Saturday

Saturday, March 12

 

Matthew 18:3-4

 

Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children,

   You will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the

   Kingdom of heaven.

 

Adults tend to compare themselves to one another. Who is the best at this or that. We give ourselves worth by excelling at something in particular. Or, we tend to set our value by what we have. We qualify our lives, we posture. This is in contrast to how young children are. Children are innocent.   They look to adults for guidance and answers. At a young age, they have no sense of feeling superior over another child. 

 

Art Linkletter used to have a TV show called “Art Linkletter’s House Party” with a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things”. You never knew what charming or surprising things these kids would say. But, they were honest and sincere. They didn’t pretend or put on airs. They weren’t interested in saying something that would “best” all the other kids. 

 

Adults can take a lesson from children. It’s not the greatest or the best, but the one sincere of heart who sets the example for us to follow. Can an adult strip away the layers and begin anew, like a child? With God’s help, all things are possible – even recapturing the innocence of youth. Pray for the desire and guidance to be like a little child, eager to learn, eager to please.

 

Lori Quinn

Remember to "leap forward" with your clock this evening and we'll see you in worship at 8:30 or 11.