Devotional Passage: Mark 10:13-16
Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, He shall not enter therein. Mark 10:15
Children come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Watching a room of children at play can be quite entertaining at times. One child may sit in the corner by himself, play quietly and seem contented. Another child may desire to have a toy that another is playing with and take it from her. Sometimes a minor scrap may occur, or the child who has lost a toy might simply cry or look sad at the loss.
While children are different in many ways, they all have one thing in common. They are completely dependent on adults for their daily care.
As adults, we are unique, too. But as Christians, we have one thing in common. If we want to live a productive and acceptable life for our Lord, we must maintain an attitude of dependence on Him daily.
The children who came to Jesus portrayed trust, humility, and obedience. Those same qualities are essential for Jesus’ disciples today.
Help me Father, to realize that in this world I can do nothing without your presence and guidance each day if I am to be an obedient follower.
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