We are dependent. All of us. That we are independent, self-made, strong—its all an illusion. As Paul, who tried to enter Asia, and was prevented by God, will tell you, we don’t go where we want to, we are allowed, much like the children who come to Jesus. And like those children, and as any of you can tell anyone around you, we don’t choose what comes our way in this life, Kingdom or otherwise, we receive it. Not always thankfully. We are not in control. We are not independent.
