Have you ever thought about being great? I don’t mean great at something but just great. I have to admit I have thought about it. I have read God’s word many times and found a plan for greatness. God wants us to be great for Him.
Matthew 18 tells us who God considers to be the greatest in the kingdom. We are to come to Him like little children. Verse 4 explains, “therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
I think many of us have problems with humbling ourselves like children. Is our desire to be great in the eyes of the Lord or is our desire to be great in the eyes of those around us.
Being great in the eyes of the Lord requires much of us. Do we want to make God smile? When we humble ourselves and put others before ourselves we make God smile. This requires sacrifice from us. Are we willing to put others before us? Are we willing to become the least?
If we want to be great in the eyes of the Lord then we need to decide if we are willing to put others before ourselves. Put aside your selfish desires and serve others. Are you prepared to love your enemies? Greatness does not come easily, but God has a plan for us. If we ask, God will help us.
About Allie
Following God’s word through prayer and action, whatever God desires from us, is the goal. Jesus asks for humbleness and sincere hearts as we serve Him.