What does it mean to be great? Jesus says: “Welcome the child!” Children teach us to unlock our imagination. They bring the Bible to life in ways adults forget. They see with all their senses, imagining the scent of perfume from the alabaster jar or the feel of Peter’s worn feet. Jesus calls us to imagine a world where death doesn’t win. But the disciples couldn’t. So Jesus says: “Welcome the child!” Open your imagination. Reclaim the wonder. Children teach us to ask the hard questions. They’re not afraid to voice what seems awkward or impossible. They push boundaries with their curiosity, unafraid of sounding silly. Unlike them, the disciples missed a chance to grow because they were too scared to ask Jesus questions. Jesus says: “Welcome the child!” Be bold enough to seek truth, even in discomfort. Children teach us to trust that there’s always enough—time, love, attention, grace. They expect abundance until taught otherwise. But the disciples? They bickered over status, assuming scarcity. Jesus says: “Welcome the child!” Trust in God’s endless abundance. Children, in their vulnerability, show us the true nature of power. They depend on those stronger than themselves, revealing that real greatness is found, NOT in dominance, but in service, empathy, and sacrifice. The disciples argued over greatness. Jesus says: “Welcome the child!” To welcome a child is to embrace the divine. To practice childlikeness is to practice godliness. True greatness isn't found in status or strength. It's found in serving with open hearts—just like a child. (Extracts from the writing of Debie Thomas)