Promise #66 - March 7

". . . Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes [children]." ~Matthew 1:25

In today's promise, Jesus joyfully declares that the secrets of the kingdom remain hidden from the wise and revealed to little children. We read in Matthew 11:25-26 says, "At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight." 

I suggest you read Matthew 18:1-4 to see this truth more clearly. In this part of the gospel account, the disciples fought over who would be the best in the kingdom. When Jesus called a little child an example of someone He thought was great in His kingdom, I can't imagine how surprised they would have been.

Jesus doesn't want us to act like children, but He does want us to be childlike. Young children are completely dependent on others. They know they're small, and their small bodies hold a lot of humility that makes them completely trust their parents to take care of them. The more we understand how important it is to have a childlike heart toward our Heavenly Father, the more we will understand the secrets of our heavenly Father's  wonderful kingdom.

Prayer:

Thank you, Father, for showing Your kingdom to people with childlike hearts. I pray that today I will accept and love the simple beauty of being a child of God. Please help me reconnect with all the wonderful childlike qualities in my heart that You see as amazing.

I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.