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Roy Monis:
Hi! All

If I understand Eileen's post correctly I think she means her approach to Christ must be childish and humble, it matters not whether one knows the Scriptures back to front or very little, He will supply the inspiration to glean all that is necessary from the likes of Ray's teachings and the postings on this forum.

Just my opinion on what I see in her post.

God bless you brothers and sisters in our joint walk in Christ. 

Love in Christ Jesus.

Roy UK     

Samson:

--- Quote from: EKnight on July 06, 2008, 09:17:24 PM ---I was thinking about when I was a young girl and watched "Jesus of Nazareth" I remember for the longest time feeling in love with Jesus.  Just saying that now sounds odd to me but it didn't feel at all strange at that time.  I am really finding it hard to put into words how I felt about Jesus then.  It was like a yearning to have lived during that time and being a part of His life.  I was trying to understand that time tonight and thought oh how childish I was then.  But then I remembered reading this verse:

Mat_18:3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven."


And now I am wondering if my childish thoughts then is where I should be today.  In other words,  I need to be of that mindset once again.  Then again, maybe this verse means something entirely different from what it seems. :-\

Your thoughts?

Eileen

--- End quote ---

Hello Eilleen,

                  I sort of interpreted your Post as to relating to "feelings" like Brenda mentioned, if that is the case, then I experienced some of the same thing when watching some of those Bible based movies about Jesus. I experienced that more when watching the movie, The Robe with Richard Burton, Victor Mature and Jean Simmons. I have a copy of that movie and still sometimes cry when Jesus was nailed to the cross, He committed know sins and no deception came out of him and he was treated horribly by his own people. Of course all of us know it was supposed to happen and all that, but it really moves the emotions. If he came in our time to re-live the same experience as what happened in the first century, Who would be his biggest opposers and critics and nail him to the cross, probably the Churches of Christendom that claim to follow him. I remember being naive, innocent and thinking that most people were basically good, now I know we are molded by our circumstances in life. I remember being in my late teens reading the Gospels and noticing all the good things he did for people; miracles, wonderfull explanations and saying I wish I could be more like him. He was humiliated, beaten, slapped, insulted, accused of getting his power from Beelzubub, breaking laws and being a false prophet and more and all of these accusations were false about him and didn't retailiate in like manner. If you feel deep, that will make you cry.

                              Kat mentioned the Scripture at Matthew 18:3 and a Child is not only meek, but teachable, innocent and doesn't have preconceived predjdices, until Adults corrupt them, so what I'm saying is that it's good to remain a " child at heart ", even though we have the experience and knowledge of an Adult.

                              Just my reaction and thoughts to this thread.


                                             Brother, Samson.

Linny:
I always try to approach this by thinking of the way my children see their Dad. I think if I trust in God the way my children trust in us, then I am on the right track.

My kids don't worry about how loved they are, if we will ever desert them when they need us, they run to us when they are hurt for comfort.  They never worry about where their next meal is coming from, they simply ask for food when they are hungry. They expect that when they outgrow their clothes and shoes that we will replace them. They know that if something is in my power to do for them, I will do it.

How often do we run around trying to solve all our problems and looking for someone to help us before we realize that our help comes from above and all good things come from our Heavenly Father? I am working hard to go to Him first and believe that He will take care of all my needs. From the very large to the very small.
Just like my kids.

Just this spring, my Heavenly Father rescued us from forclosure and the IRS. It took a lot of faith to trust for such big things as that. Thankfully He gave it to us.

Heidi:

--- Quote from: Kat on July 07, 2008, 09:01:28 AM ---
I little child is ignorant of the ways this world and is simplest in mind seeing the good in things and there is no need to fear them.  We are not ignorant any longer and must become wise to the ways of the world.  But as a child is innocent from doing any harm, we must be likewise to be able to rule with Christ.

Mat 10:16  "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.


--- End quote ---

I love the living word of God!!  Innocent as a dove.....wow

Kat, I always enjoy reading your replies to the posts, you have so much wisdom and insight and God really uses you to also teach us.

Having read all the replies to this post, I note that everyone does have somewhat of an understanding about being childlike in our thoughts and conduct.  Lately I have been calling God "Abba" when I refer to Him as my Heavenly Father....and "my King and Saviour...God", whim I am in awe of Him, humbled by His presence.

But mostly He is my "Daddy God" and Jesus is my older brother.  I am grateful to God, in that I have a wonderful relationship with my Dad....it makes it easier for me to relate to "Abba" and to have an living relationship with Him.

Love in Chris Jesus
Heidi

Dave in Tenn:
When scientists classified the the senses, I think they left one out--imagination.

And I think that is what you are referring to.  It's one thing that kids (those that still are kids) have all over grown people.  Isn't it still valuable to 'imagine' being in the settings where the great stories of the Bible occured?  Wasn't it valuable for you to imagine yourself there walking with Christ?

Imagination helps us see what can't be seen.  If that's the case, then maybe this applies as well.

Heb 11:1-3  Now faith is the assurance of things we hope for, the certainty of things we cannot see.  For by it our ancestors won approval.  By faith we understand that the universe was prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are invisible.

I certainly think that imagination (subject to Christ) plays a large role in faith.  That's one way that a little child can lead.


 

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