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BE CONVERTED

Text: Matthew 18:3.

Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The disciples were bidding for who will be the greatest in God's kingdom. When the matter was brought to Jesus, He told them the most important thing is getting to the kingdom first before thinking about hierarchy. 

What He said to them then, He is saying same to you now, "unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven". This shows that conversion  is the means to entering into God's kingdom.

Now, what are we to convert to? Well, very clearly Jesus says 'be converted and become like little children. Note that Jesus was talking to His disciples at this point. This goes to show that you don't become automatically converted the instant you gave your life to Christ. You have to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in working out your conversion. 

At this point, it is important to look into the qualities of litte children in order to know what Jesus wants you to grow into.

Among the many qualities of a litte child are humility and forgiving spirit. A little child has no iota of pride in him. When a child shows traces of pride, know that such is no longer a child.

Conversion into a little child essentially talks about humility.  This virtue is one thing Lucifer lacked and the reason he was cast down from heaven. 

James  4:6 says, *God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble.* 

Anyone who is humble will not find it difficult to forgive.
James  4:10 says, Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

If making it to the kingdom of God is your aim, then conversion should be your goal.
                                       
Bible Reading:

Matthew 18:1-11.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, please grant me the grace to always humble myself and to be converted into  little child.

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