Saturday Cross Training | Who do you lean on the most?

It’s Eggapalooza!  Join us at the behind South Point Elementary this morning at 10:00 am to join in the fun!  

4 x 6 Plan | Read: Mark 10:1-16 & 1 Corinthians 16:1-11

When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” (Mark 10:14-15)  

Have you ever noticed how a little child clings to a parent? With an open heart and open arms, he reaches out, trusting that he will be nurtured and protected in his parent’s loving embrace.  When fear and uncertainty overcome him, the child turns to his parent for answers and comfort.

As children, we’re reliant on our parents for everything. But somewhere along the way, we let go of our parents and believe we can do everything ourselves. We seek independence and recognition. We insist on proving we are worthy of respect, admiration, and perhaps even worship.

Too often, the same pattern is true of our relationship with our heavenly Father. We start out relying on Him for everything. But the larger our egos become, the less we believe we need a Savior. Another way of thinking about the word ‘ego’ is as an acronym for “Edging God Out.”

In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus encourages us to become like children, because “the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” When we open our hearts and humble ourselves, we understand that we can’t get into heaven by our own works. Instead, we must reach out to our heavenly Father with a childlike trust, believing that He saves us because we can’t save ourselves. Then, like a newborn baby, we begin to grow and thrive in God’s love and protection.

Action Steps 

Bible: What is God showing me?  What am I going to do about it? 

Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.