Luke 18:15-17
Let’s remember to pray for Jim and Marty.
“Notice what you notice.” …whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it. (v. 17) Debbie commented on Matthew’s version of this passage two days ago and said it about as well as could be said: “I am trying to grow more childlike the older I get.” Trying to do a 180 in life…! When we’re younger we want to be “grown up”. Then we find out “grown up” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!
To be childlike… People have asked me about Carol and me raising our hands in worship when music is playing. I have two answers. First, I say that if I have both hands raised, it’s the universal sign of surrender. I surrender, Lord, to whatever you would have me do. Then I say that if I have only one hand raised, I am either asking my teacher if I can go to the bathroom or I am wanting to answer the teacher’s question OR I am a little child holding Mommy’s or Daddy’s hand as we walk along. I like that last picture – holding the Father’s hand, just as a little child would hold his or her parent’s hand. Again, surrender – peace, confidence, expectation, comfort. When we’re that little child holding the Father’s hand…
Slava Bohu!