“Taking a child, He set him before them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them, “Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me” (Mark 9:36-37).
Humility and true equanimity are a part of the attitude of Jesus. All people are precious in the sight of the Lord. They should be precious in our sight also. All people are different, so we should see each as an individual. In becoming like Christ, we are not to become wrapped up in the insanity of the world which divides and determines people by sinful standards. Receive all with the same love with which you have been received.
Lord, this world has always been filled with hate and segregates people, classifying them, while there are those who seek to dominate. It is not so with Your kingdom. Help me to see through the evil smoke of this age in order that I may humbly receive all as You would receive them. Guide me into the faith You have given me that I may live according to Your precepts and principles.
Lord Jesus, with a simple illustration You have shown us the truth. Small children, the old and feeble, and those with special needs are all people who are precious in Your sight. Teach me to have compassion upon all whom I meet. Help me to receive them as You receive me. Guide me out of this world’s thinking and into the truth of eternity. Guide me so that I live what You are teaching me about receiving others. Amen.
