Corona Devo 1754

Christmas is just for kids, isn't that what some people say? 

If we don't have kids or if we are no longer a child...what's the point? 

What's the "wonder" of Christmas?

What's the "joy" of Christmas?

Is Christmas just for children?  And what makes Christmas special for a child?  Is it the surprise of it?  The excitement?  The gifts?  The wonder and the joy of it all?  

And...can these things still (possibly) be ours this Christmas?

If we will become as little children, the answer is, Yes. 

Jesus tells us in His Word that we must be converted (changed!) and "become as little children".  Jesus is not specifically speaking about Christmas (but this applies to Christmas too!).  Jesus is referencing the truth of how we (as adults) must be willing to open the door to Him and our faith in Him...like a little child.

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”  (2) Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, (3) and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. (4) Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (5) Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.  ~Matthew 18:1-5 

In our walk-of-faith, Jesus says that we must "become as little children". 

What does this mean?  

But--we know what this means: Think of a child: their innocence.  Their purity (in thought, heart, and deed).  Their simplicity.  Their wonder.  Their joy.

Where has ours gone?  

As adults, (if we are not careful) our innocence becomes buried in skepticism and realism and even science and advanced degrees.  We become "too-educated" for God and His ways.  

Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, (3) and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.  ~Matthew 18:2-3

~~~

As adults, we have (willingly and unwillingly) lost our innocence to most things, and so our hearts can become tough, bitter, and jaded.  But the innocence of a child provides a strength and resilience to them.  Let's guard our innocence (or a return to it) today.  Christ makes all things new, and this means our attitudes and skepticisms too.

Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”  ~Revelation 21:5

~~

A child's simplicity guards their heart.  We have over-complicated life on every level.  Simplify today.  Children are most satisfied with love and quality time, and we never outgrow our yearning for these.  These intangibles will refill even the emptiest adult love-tank, and spending time with Jesus presents an influx of both into us.  

Today, let's ditch the world and simplify and embrace God.  

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?  ~Matthew 16:26

Is Christmas just for kids?  

No--Christmas is about Jesus and Jesus is for everyone at every age.  

If we will turn our face to our Savior and the gift that He is at Christmas and always, then our hearts can become childlike again.  Full again.  Pure again.  Humble again.

Christmas is not just for children.  The joy of Christmas is for all of us.  And the joy of Jesus is for all of us at any age.

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”  (2) Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, (3) and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. (4) Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (5) Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.  ~Matthew 18:1-5 


Blessings,

sarah

https://sarahsundy04.blogspot.com

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