There is one expression that has invaded and taken over my vocabulary over the past couple of years: "it'scomplicated". I don't know how many times I've said it, but a lot. There are so many things that are complicated. Politics are complicated. Our work/life balances are complicated. Even connecting with our dearest friends these days can be complicated. And…. following Jesus feels complicated some days too, doesn't it?
As we continue down the road in our study and reflection on maturity in Christ, there's a word that begins to emerge as a counterpoint to the complexities of modern day life. Simplicity. The kind of simplicity that actually seems really hard. The kind of simplicity that requires the power of the Holy Spirit. The kind of simplicity that Jesus confronts the disciples with when they start complicating things.
Matthew 18:1-5 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
