Learning Humility from the most vulnerable.
Pastor Jon Verwey
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1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” — Matthew 18:1 (NIV)
2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. — vs 2
3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. — vs 3-4
If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. And a biggish step, too. At least, nothing whatever can be done before it. If you think you are not conceited, it means you are very conceited indeed. — C. S. Lewis: Mere Christianity
Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. — Rick Warren: Purpose Driven Life
I surrender my name to You. I give you my reputation and identity as a man, a Christian, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, a pastor, a leader, a _________________
5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. — vs 5
13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. 14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:13–14 (NIV)
Put the verse and the text starting with “Parents” and ending with “Heavenly Father” on the same slide.
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. — John 14:6 (NIV)
Parents, you are committing to raise your child in the way of Jesus, teaching them His truth, so that they may respond to Him, receive the life He came to give, and be led into the presence of our Heavenly Father.
Extended family and the church, you committing to pray for and support these parents as they raise their child, encouraging them and helping to nurture this child in the ways of the Lord.