Devotion for Sunday (Children’s Day) May
27, 2018
Topic: Marks
Of Childhood, Emblem Of True Christianity
Text:
Matthew 18:1 – 6
We rejoice with our children on this their special
day. We thank God for their lives and pray that they will grow in the fear and
knowledge of God. They will not become thorns on our fleshes in Jesus name.
Greatness in the view of men differs much from greatness in the sight of God.
That is the reason God’s dictionary is different from Man’s dictionary. When
the argument started among the disciples on who is the greatest, Jesus set a
little child before them, solemnly assuring them, that unless they were
converted and made like little children, they could not enter His kingdom.
Children, do not desire authority, do not regard outward distinctions, are free
from malice, are teachable, and willingly dependent on their parents. These are
some great qualities in children that are suitable for God’s Kingdom. These are
marks of childhood, and render them proper emblems of the lowly minds of true
Christians. Surely we need to daily renew our minds that we may become simple
and humble, as little children, and willing to be the least of all. How humble
and teachable are you? Do you desire to be in authority and for what purpose –
the glory of it or for service of humanity? Let us learn from children’s
character; humble, docile, submissive and obedient. We should daily study this
subject of humility, and examine our own spirits so that we can properly
conform to the standard required of the Kingdom of God.
SS&S
1155; Abu 279
Food for
Thought:
Marks of childhood are sources of wisdom.
Memory
Verse: Matthew 18:3
Prayer: Grant unto me, O Lord my God, a humble,
submissive and obedient spirit worthy of your Kingdom in Jesus name.
