Childlike

Seth Godin posted in his 11/5 blog…

Childlike makes a great scientist.

Childish produces tantrums.

Childlike brings fresh eyes to marketing opportunities.

Childish rarely shows up as promised.

Childlike is fearless and powerful and willing to fail.

Childish is annoying.

Childlike inquires with a pure heart.

Childish is merely ignored.

Substitute "disciple" for "scientist" and "ministry" for "marketing" and you have the Kingdom of Heaven.

Jesus said, An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Then he said to them, "Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest." Luke 9:46-48 (NIV)

Also -  But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Luke 18:16 (NIV)

Ask yourself today, "Am I a childish member of the Church" or a "Childlike disciple of Christ?"  The difference is literally a matter of life and death.