"Everyone has at least one secret
that would make you cry if you knew it."
~ John Warnock
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
~ Mark 10:15 (NIV)
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
~ Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)
The mature adult faces life and takes it on with confidence in his or her capability.
The grown-up who faces life with the heart of a child looks about with bewilderment, fully aware of his or her utter incapability to take on life alone. Only in this place does one say, "I drop my sword and look up."
Dependence on Jesus for salvation, for capabilty, and for life itself is the only way to enter the kingdom of God. We do not enter His kingdom when our days in this world are left behind, but when we leave behind dependence upon this world.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
You Need God
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I love this song, and that is what I am. I am His child, and I am so grateful for that.
ReplyDelete"We do not enter His kingdom when our days in this world are left behind, but when we leave behind dependence upon this world."
ReplyDeleteAmen to that.
The little post that speaks volumes. Kinda like the warrior is a child. Did you do that on purpose? Thank you again.
The kingdom starts now . . . :-)
ReplyDeleteDenise, I'm still trying to wrap my mind around being a grown-up.
ReplyDeleteDoug, as a matter of fact I did do that on purpose. I ask the Lord to use my words to speak to others about Him. Once in a while, I think He Himself may even speak through me--but He gets credit for the good stuff, I take full blame for anything less.
Russell, amen Amen AMEN! :-)