Again the image of the child as a model for adults surfaces in this morning's Gospel from Matthew, 11:25-27. "' I give you praise, Father Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, you have revealed them to the childlike." (Mt 11: 25). Jesus is not talking about the "childish" but the childlike...those who see with pure hearts, trust unswervingly, and maintain a sense of wonder and optimism. These are the "visionaries" who see beyond the mundane and mediocre, doubts and fears that creep into our adult minds and paralyze them. They can have a healing influence on the most jaded for in their innocence they radiate hope, joy and confidence. They are rooted in Jesus and see in him the key that unlocks the gate which imprisons the soul. We might examine our outlook on life and see if we have any childlike qualities, ask that they might grow stronger, and, if we don't find any, pray that God lift the tarp that is hiding them.
Bro. Rene
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