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THE GREATEST

Text: Matthew  18:4 

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Jesus' disciples asked Him about who will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Without mincing words, Jesus gave them a very straightforward response:

Calling a little child forward, Jesus had him stand among them.
Then he said, “I tell all of you with certainty, unless you change and become like little children, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:2-4.

From His response, it's clear that humility is not just the way to greatness in the kingdom of God, it is also the key to entering into the kingdom. 

He said, *unless you change and become like little children, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.* 

Regardless of your age or status, until you develop and maintain a childlike heart, you have no part in the kingdom of God. 

Remember that Jesus was speaking to His disciples here and not just the multitude. That is, it's possible to be born again and still not have a child-like heart. 

One thing that characterised a little child's life is humility. A little child does not know what pride is, he has no ego to fan and no dignity to protect. Hence, he doesn't hold grudges against anyone. 

A child-like mind is a Christ-like mind. Until you develop the Christ-like mind and make yourself of no reputation, you cannot be counted among the greatest in the kingdom. 

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:5-8.

Bible Reading:

Matthew 18:1-6.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God,  I receive the grace to humble myself that I may be exalted in due course. 

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