Matthew 11:25-26
KJV: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and has revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
NCV: At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the people who are wise and smart. But you have shown them to those who are like little children. Yes, Father, this is what you really wanted.
The spiritual truth is “hid.” Where? In God. He has taken spiritual truth and lock it up in Himself. The only way to truth is to come to Him. The only key to spiritual truth is faith and trust in God. The man who thinks himself wise and intelligent and smart and sufficient enough without God, he will never come to know God as a personal relationship. The things of the Spirit and of the gospel are hid from those who think he is smart enough to depend on himself. The fault is pride and selfish. God made man to think, reason, seek, search in order to discover something new and build it. But God expects man “not to think of himself too highly.”
God’s heart and truths are open to anyone who comes to Him, who would depend on Him and trust Him. His hidden truth is always open to the “Babe.” The babe who are humble and receptive (easily receive) and teachable or easy to teach. [Mark 10:15-16 I tell you the truth, you must accept the kingdom of God as if you were a little child, or you will never enter it. Then Jesus took the children in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.]
Dorothy: Have you ever wondered what does God, the Father really want? He wants closeness, a cuddle of love like a child who held a little cute puppy with a sigh. A closeness to hold you like a person holds a baby close to one’s heart. What He wants is for us to hold God so very close to our hearts. Then He gets excited to reveal everything to us and nothing is “hidden” from us. Everyone is being so close to the marvelous love of God and we would all feel close to one another. That’s what makes heaven so rich!
Heaven is a wonderful place.
Filled with glory and grace.
I want to see my Savior’s face.
Oh, heaven is a wonderful place.
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