Learning From A Third Grader About God

Greatness is not what we think it is, and Jesus makes that crystal clear. When the disciples ask who will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, He doesn’t reward ambition. He pulls a child close and says the doorway into God’s kingdom looks like humility, a teachable spirit, and the kind of wide-eyed wonder most of us misplace as we grow up. If you’ve been craving a Christian morning devotional that actually resets your mindset, Matthew 18 is the wake-up call.Then I share one of my favorite illustrations of childlike faith: a third grader named Danny Dutton writing a homework response to two questions, “Who is God and what does he do?” His answers are funny, a little messy, and surprisingly insightful. He talks about God making people, listening to prayers nonstop, and being present when you’re scared in the dark or tossed into the deep end by the big kids. It’s not polished theology, but it’s honest trust, and that’s the point.We also talk about spiritual growth the kind that deepens your faith without complicating the gospel. Yes, we mature. Yes, we learn. But we never graduate from the simple truth that God loves us so much He gave us Jesus Christ so we can have a relationship with Him, and He is with us today.Subscribe to Starting Right, share this with a friend who needs a calm start, and leave a review that helps more people find these daily Bible reflections. What helps you stay teachable and full of wonder?We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show