Feb 22 : Matthew 18:1-9

What does it mean to 'become like this little child"? Jesus answers a question posed by his disciples again in a confusing manner. So then I began thinking about what it is about a young child that makes him the 'greatest' in the kingdom of heaven. I am assuming that children now are a good representation of the children then. I am just imagining, but I think children are relatively pure around 4 or 5 years of age. I was examining a few children at church today because I read this passage before I came to church and was wondering how they are. They really are pure. Even though they start petty fights with their friends - everyone their age is a friend to them - they are pure in a sense that they are 'real'. They do not because its cool, but because it is fun. They depend on their parents so much. They love em. Parents are always keeping an eye on their young kids, but interestingly the child may be keeping an even closer eye on their parents. Its hard to see a proud kid around that age. You hardly see a boy lusting sexually after a hot woman. And they believe wholeheartedly what their parents and teachers say. But the question is, how do you and I become like a child again? Where do we go to take back our childlike faith? I think this is still so new to me that I just need to pray and examine. I hope you guys would do the same. =]