NO shame in being childlike

 

Matthew 18:2-4

King James Version

2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, 

and set him in the midst of them,

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself 

as this little child, 

the same is greatest 

in the kingdom of heaven.

JESUS asked we become "as little children".

To be childlike; not childish.

To love GOD, with all our hearts.

To trust Him.

To delight in Him.

To obey Him.

Yes, even to fear Him.

Only a child could do that.

A child is always pure, and first base.

Either he likes you, or he doesn't.

Either he believes in something, or he doesn't.

Either he likes to do something, or he doesn't.

Kids are transparent.

Kids have good instincts.

Kids like simple things.

We don't believe in complexity.

Or making things difficult for others.

We like transparency.

We like being fair.

We love play.

We love fun.

We love kind people.

We like everyone to have a slice of cake, too.

We're happy, when we see others happy.

We don't like seeing anyone left out.

We're not busy hatching schemes and traps.

We like to be with people we can trust.

The true born again is not ashamed to be childlike.

It's the most fun thing in the world.

We're not financially savvy.

We're not pretentious.

We like simple math.

Addition?

Fine.

Multiplication?

Great.

Subtraction?

We become sad.

Division.

We panic.

Don't make us figure out sophisticated schemes.

We wonder the need for all that.

We know fun.

Adults have lost all fun.

They try too hard.

And fail.

We can sense real.

JESUS loves kids.

JESUS protects kids.

For all those wonderful reasons.

He warned us all:

Matthew 18:5-7

King James Version

5 And whoso shall receive 

one such little child in my name receiveth me.

6 But whoso shall offend 

one of these little ones which believe in me, 

it were better for him 

that a millstone were hanged about his neck, 

and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

7 Woe unto the world because of offences! 

for it must needs be that offences come; 

but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

You can't hide a childlike heart.

Joy and play oozes out of you.

Age has nothing to do with authenticity.

Preserve that childlike heart of yours.

And change the world, through the WORD.

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WISDOM over wealth

 

2 Chronicles 1:1

King James Version

1 And Solomon the son of David 

was strengthened in his kingdom, 

and the Lord his God was with him, 

and magnified him exceedingly.

How do you know you're praying for the right thing?

Surely you've heard about king Solomon.

I have, since I was a child.

How he asked for something unusual.

Here's what he asked from GOD:

2 Chronicles 1:7-10

King James Version

7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, 

and said unto him, 

Ask what I shall give thee.

8 And Solomon said unto God, 

Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, 

and hast made me to reign in his stead.

9 Now, O Lord God, 

let thy promise unto David my father be established: 

for thou hast made me king over a people

 like the dust of the earth in multitude.

10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, 

that I may go out and come in before this people: 

for who can judge this thy people, 

that is so great?

How did GOD respond?

Scripture tells us:

2 Chronicles 1:11-12

King James Version

11 And God said to Solomon, 

Because this was in thine heart, 

and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, 

nor the life of thine enemies, 

neither yet hast asked long life; 

but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, 

that thou mayest judge my people, 

over whom I have made thee king:

12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; 

and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, 

such as none of the kings have had 

that have been before thee, 

neither shall there any after thee have the like.

How about you?

What would you ask GOD?

What would you pray for?

I knew what I prayed for.

And it certainly wasn't about wealth.

I asked to know ULTIMATE truth.

On, and on I hounded GOD about it.

When GOD finally saw my heart was right, He answered.

It was a very, very long wait -- almost all my life.

But I've always been tenacious, and persistent.

GOD knew all that.

It was only when I started addressing my sins, that He finally answered my prayer.

After that, there was no turning back to my old ways.

I'd be shamefaced to do so.

GOD put me on the right track.

In His own, perfect time.

In His own, perfect way.

In His own, perfect love.

After 84 blogs, and counting, I believe my prayers were answered.

I couldn't share my Scripture discoveries fast enough with you.

It's been a wonderful, fulfilling journey with the LORD!

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When you know GOD's laws

 

JESUS assured us:

John 14:27

King James Version

27 Peace I leave with you, 

my peace I give unto you: 

not as the world giveth, give I unto you. 

Let not your heart be troubled, 

neither let it be afraid.

When you know GOD's laws, you tend to sleep peacefully.

You trust GOD completely, for only He sees the bigger picture.

You understand that everything is for GOD's purpose.

Only He has infinite wisdom.

We trust GOD fully.

Psalm 118:6

King James Version

6 The Lord is on my side; 

I will not fear: 

what can man do unto me?

Proverbs 3:5-8

King James Version

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; 

and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, 

and he shall direct thy paths.

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: 

fear the Lord, 

and depart from evil.

8 It shall be health to thy navel, 

and marrow to thy bones.

Hebrews 13:5-6

King James Version

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; 

and be content with such things as ye have: 

or he hath said, 

I will never leave thee, 

nor forsake thee.

6 So that we may boldly say, 

The Lord is my helper, 

and I will not fear 

what man shall do unto me.

It is wonderful being born again.

Living by Scripture each day.

Believing in JESUS completely.

GOD's laws are clear to me.

SPIRIT makes all that possible.

Peace lies through JESUS alone.

SPIRIT teaches us about the LORD.

And we marvel at His magnificence.

Having fellowship with Him each day.

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