“Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God AS A LITTLE 1CHILD will by NO MEANS ENTER IT.” (Mark 10:13-15) 1paidion: a child just recently born.
Something very important for us to understand Amanda, “O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name FILLS THE EARTH! Your glory is HIGHER THAN THE HEAVENS. You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars YOU SET IN PLACE— WHAT ARE MERE MORTALS THAT YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT THEM, human beings that you should care for them?” (Psa. 8:1-4) David goes on to say about those who think they know God, “Let them BE CONFOUNDED and dismayed forever; Yes, let them be put to shame and perish, That they may know that You, whose name alone is the LORD, ARE THE MOST HIGH over all the earth.” (Psa. 83:17-18)
Here are the facts, God is incomprehensible. That is, it is impossible to know Him. And yet we are going to try. All we have at our disposal is the written revelation of God, facts that God has chosen, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to allow us to see about Himself and His greatness. But within those facts, God reveals that we will NEVER DISCOVER ALL THAT HE IS. He is the incomprehensible God. He is beyond knowing. YET, HE HAS CHOSEN US TO BE HIS PEOPLE!
Here is who we are Amanda, “What a person desires is UNFAILING LOVE…” (Prov. 19:22) We all long for unconditional acceptance and closeness. We want to be cared for, known, understood, and loved for who we are. When the word “agape” (God’s Love) is used in the Bible, it refers to a pure, willful, sacrificial love that intentionally desires another’s highest good. That is what we see in 1st Corinthians, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. LOVE NEVER FAILS…” (1 Corin. 13:4-8)
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