Become As Little Children
Jesus said we are to become as little children by humbling ourselves. He wants our trust, for us to trust him the way children trust their parents. It's easy to say we trust God, though it's difficult to do. Believing that he's taking care of everything and not allowing fear to cause doubt or making us look away from him. I consider myself very blessed to have my eyes opened to spiritual truth. Though, I believe the enemy has used this against me, causing me to think I'm more than I am. I've exalted myself above others, above God. I don't ever want to think that I'm better than anyone. I just want to see God as my father and trust him that way, the way a child trusts his father. I want to love the way God loves, selflessly. I don't like the thoughts that have been in my mind, the ones I've allowed. God is my father and I choose to see him that way. I don't know what this will change, but God does. I don't know if this will bring me closer to him, I hope it will. I do know that God loves me, he loves all of us and if we look to him as our father, then that's a good beginning. We need to do what he says, as much as we can, then trust him to bring us into a closer relationship, knowing that he's gonna take care of everything.
Matt 18:1-6 (AKJV)
1 At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child to him, and set him in the middle of them,
3 And said, Truly I say to you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoever shall receive one such little child in my name receives me.
6 But whoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
In my thinking, to want to be the greatest, even in God's kingdom, borders on arrogance.Is that thought an attack from the enemy. I don't know, Jesus did say we have to humble ourselves as a child. This is an issue to me, I trust our Father to bring over it by his power and in Jesus' name. I know Jesus said if we want to come after him, then we must to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him. That's another battle and lesson altogether.
Can I Pray For You? Part 2
I want to share what I experienced tonight. I got off work about 22:00. I stopped by a convenient store to get some gas.
While walking in, I saw a woman sitting on the curb off to the side and she called me over. I went in and paid for the gas. When I came out I went and spoke to her. She asked for $6.00 so she could get something to eat at a fish place next door. I gave her $2.00 because I'm broke.
So, I went and pumped my gas, and I couldn't get her off of my mind. I believe the Lord told me to go and pray for her, so I did. I walked up to her and asked if I could pray for her and she said yes.
I squatted right in front of her and she held out her hands. This shocked me, because most people don't know or understand that laying on of hands is fundamental doctrine. It says so in Hebrews 6:2. Also, I've had the Lord put people on my heart to pray for before, and I'm always attacked by fear and sometimes I don't pray for them. I was greatly excited because this time I didn't succumb to fear. I did what our Father said.
So, I took her hands and started praying. I began by praising the Lord and asking for His direction. The whole time I was praying, she was loosening and tightening her grip on my hands. I felt like she was hungry for the Lord. Also, to know about laying on of hands, she must know God, at least some.
When I left, I couldn't stop thinking about her and my friend said something about how I get back what I gave. Yea God. I hadn't even thought about the fact that this was an offering.
Actually Jesus said in Matthew 25:36-40, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.
How cool is that? The Lord was hungry and I gave Him money to by some food, because I did it for one of the least of these. Thank You Father. This was truly an exciting night because I got to experience a victory in the Lord.
I prayed for her and that's all I was asked to do. So, I can continue to pray for her if the Lord puts her on my heart. But the rest is up to her.
God bless
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