Recovery is Like a Child

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Luke 18:15-17


Steps: 1, 2, 3, 11, 12


When people brought their children to Jesus for Him to bless them and teach them, the disciples intercepted them and did not want children to come to Jesus. The disciples apparently did not see any wisdom of sharing Jesus’ time with children thinking that it would not be a profitable use of Jesus’ time. When Jesus saw what they were doing He was displeased with their behaviors. Mark 10:14. Jesus instructed them to bring the children to Him and He would bless them and their parents. Jesus then told the disciples that anyone who did not accept the kingdom of God, all of the principles of recovery, as a child would not enter into it. The people who are too wise and proud, will not receive something as simple as recovery but will constantly be adjusting it to suit their own thinking rather than receiving it simply and with the faith of a child.

Prayer for Today: God, You know what our hearts are like. We often try to make You comply to our standards of recovery rather than for us to surrender to Your standards. Help us to be humble enough to trust in Your care and reveal Your recovery unto us, and then help us to receive Your gifts, in Your way. Thank You again for Your patience and love.