True Greatness

What did you think of today's message? Ever observed the unadulterated faith and boundless energy of children and wished you could have a slice of that pie? Well, it turns out, Jesus urges us to do just that! In this enriching episode, we journey together through the spiritual landscape of childlikeness in the kingdom of heaven. We’ll discuss Jesus’ command to become like children and parse its profound implications beyond mere humility. Drawing from my own personal experiences, including an intriguing experiment with my children, we’ll introspect on the pure, unconscious faith of children and their ability to question without cynicism. As adults, we’re often burdened by past experiences, which can hinder our path to spirituality. But, imagine if we could approach faith with a child’s innocence and curiosity? We delve deep into this concept, highlighting how childlike qualities like implicit trust and living in the present moment can be our guiding lights towards the kingdom of heaven. Reflecting on our responsibilities towards those we serve, we challenge actions that might not be beneficial to our children. In the final part of our journey, we explore the potent symbolism of Jesus as a lamb before becoming a lion. Purity, innocence, gentleness, and even weakness, encapsulated by the lamb, signal our entry into the kingdom of heaven. We wrap up this enlightening episode with a prayer of worship and adoration, extending an invitation to each one of you to embrace these childlike qualities and experience Jesus in everyday moments of our lives. Let's take this spiritual expedition together and rediscover the child within us to truly connect with the divine. Support the show With Northgate Online, you can join us every Sunday live at 9:00a and 11:00a, and our gatherings are available on-demand starting at 7p! Join us at https://thisis.church Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Northgate: https://www.youtube.com/@Northgate2201 — If you would like to give, visit https://thisis.church/give/ — Check out our Care Ministries for prayer, food pantry, memorial services and more at https://thisis.church/care — You are welcome at Northgate just like you are. Life may be going great for you or you may have hurts, hang-ups, and habits. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Northgate. We value the process of journey. We believe in the transformative power of Christ. Northgate has a clear vision of transforming our homes, communities, and world by Pursuing God, Building Community, and Unleashing Compassion. — Follow Northgate on Instagram: https://instgram.com/ngatecf Follow Northgate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsNorthgate/ Follow Larry Davis: https://www.instagram.com/sirlawrencedavis Subscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/northgate/id1583512612 Subscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Google): https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS81ODE2ODAucnNz Share your experience with Northgate by leaving a review: https://g.page/r/CRHE7UBydhxzEBM/review ...