The Greatest in the KingdomMatthew 18:4
No. 188Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 18:4
A child in the ancient world had no status, no power, no rights. Jesus takes a child, puts them in the center, and says: this is the model of greatness in My kingdom. Not the powerful, the prominent, or the accomplished. The humble.
Reflect
Where in your life are you grasping for status or recognition? What would childlike humility look like there?
Prayer
Lord, make me great in Your kingdom — which means making me small in my own eyes. Give me genuine, childlike humility. Amen.