+ What an extraordinary gospel passage this is: the very mysteries of God, of
his reality, of his essence, of his internal life, of his knowledge
incomprehensible, his love incalculable is revealed NOT to the “wise and the
learned of this world” – but rather to “mere children – whose angels minister
and play at the very throne of God the Father.” This is because before we can
even know and love others, we are known and loved by God and possess a very
real link and connection with him because he first knows and loves us: and this
knowledge and love are generative of a real and everlasting relationship with
him.
This is precisely why God
insists that the those who “grow up” to be “wise and learned” in the ways of
the world, must become once again “childlike” and regrasp their initial stance
with God – they will not be aligned properly to enter the gates of heaven.
Now I am not saying here that
developing our gifts of intellect and free will are not extremely important –
as navigation tools through the treacherous sea of life – where squalls and
storms can spring up at any moment – but unless the underpinning of such
intellect and will is a pure connection with God – we will be bashed and
battered at sea for sure.
Perhaps it might be worth our
while to observe children today – especially the younger ones – see how they –
in their obliviousness to “adult problems and cares” – are having the time of
their lives with God, his angels, and other children of all ages. And then, let
us in a similar way fashion our lives – because God and his angels are still
with us, they never leave us, it is we who are tempted to leave them.
I am probably correct when I
say that some of the most memorable adults you have ever met, were child-like
in their simplicity, self-confidence and trust in the power of God who is
simply there in their every thought / word / deed. And let us be that
child-like adult today! And the world will be a happier place, a more peaceful
place, a more joyful place!
Amen.
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