Becoming like children

Matthew 18:1-5

True Greatness

​At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Spontaneous

Impetuous

Trusting

Idealist

Inquisitive

Creative

Real

The qualities of children that often diminish with age.

Greatness involves recapturing that spirit 

of imagination

and exploration

that ability to find joy

in every new discovery

to expect the best

of experiences

and people.

To find toilet humour

in the gravest circumstance.

And to throw love

and compliments around

like confetti

- why?

Just because.

Greatness and humility

All wrapped up in a child.

Beloved of God.