Thursday February 25th, 2021
Memorize: Mark 10:15 New King James Versions (NKJV)
« Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it. »
Read: Mark 4:8-11 Good News Translations (GNT)
8 But some seeds fell in good soil, and the plants sprouted,
grew, and bore grain: some had thirty grains, others sixty,
and others one hundred.”
9 And Jesus concluded,
“Listen, then, if you have ears!”
10 When Jesus was alone,
some of those who had heard him came to him with the twelve disciples and asked him to explain the parables.
11 “You have been given the secret of the Kingdom of God,”
Jesus answered.
“But the others, who are on the outside, hear all things by means of parables,
Message:
Being a part of the Kingdom of God is the ultimate achievement for any human being.
It is a special thing to belong to God’s Kingdom because we become exposed to His mysteries thereby.
For example, many people cannot understand or accept the mystery of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ because the eyes of their understanding have been shut.
In our memory verse today, Jesus said something very crucial about the Kingdom of God: He states that only those who are like children will inherit it.
The major characteristics of children that make them qualify for this are: love, trust and faith.
Have you seen how children automatically trust and depend on their parents?
This simply means that until you love, believe and have faith in God like a child, you cannot be a part of the Kingdom of God.
A child depends on his/her parents for instructions and guidance.
Usually, they believe and run with what their parents tell them.
Most of us still adhere to certain principles we learned from our growing up.
This child-like attitude to God is what qualifies us to encounter the mystery of God’s Kingdom.
Those of us who have experienced the move of God firsthand know that the mystery of the Kingdom of God is best experienced.
The Bible says in 1 John 1:1NLT:
« We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life. »
Finally, in our daily activities and pursuits, Jesus encourages us in Matthew 6:33 to seek first the kingdom of God, with the assurance that all our earthly pursuits will be given as add-ons.
There is nothing too difficult for God to do, but His priority is that you should seek His kingdom and righteousness which can only be obtained through Christ Jesus.
Action point: Let God’s priority be your priority and watch your life turn around for good.
Author: Pst E. A. Adeboye.
Text edited by Naomie
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