A Hand to Hold On To

Today we read 1 Chronicles 14 & 15, Psalm 132, and Matthew 18.

Jesus reminds us today to be like a child.  In Matthew 18.2-4- And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them ³ and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ⁴ Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

That does not mean that we are to be childish.  He is not telling us to whine when we do not get our way,  to be impatient when we do not understand,  or to wander through life carelessly until we get completely seperated from the one that is to guide us. 

There are, however, many traits of a child that we ought to keep throughout our life in relationship with the Lord or regress back into if needed. 
Like a child we ought to be dependent.  When the storms come, my children still come to me and say- Are we alright? 
Like a child we ought to be willing to be led.  My 6 year old knows that when the traffic is thick, she needs to hold my hand.  It is natural for her. It is automatic.  
Like a child we need to be humble enough to admit our needs.  The false sense of self-sufficiency is damaging to a child-- to my children or to the children of God. 

Lean in to the Lord today.  Admit your need, hold His Hand, hear His voice.  The Kingdom of Heaven is yours to enjoy!

And Have a Great Day!