Jesus knew exactly why this was asked: mankind is usually seeking for privileges and eager to “shine” in this world, but in Him and as His disciples we are not to pursue our own glory, on the contrary He set the example of a little child before them assuring, that unless they renewed the spirit of their minds (Romans 12: 1-2) and made like little children, they could not enter His kingdom!

Jesus continues to speak to them about the terrible fate of those who become stumbling blocks in the faith of others, carelessly despising them, since our Father deeply cares: “^][For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.], because “¹⁴ So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones be lost.” (18:10-14)

As we continue to study this chapter I´d like to focus on the following verses regarding prayer. During Jesus´ ministry He was a living example of the power in prayer, and even the disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray. (Luke 11:1-13) Here in Women in the Word on a weekly basis, take the time to pray for our ministry in this group and each one of you who are part of it, are also included in our prayers -as well as any specific prayer you might request on our Bulletin Board- We may not remember each one of your names, but He surely does!! We firmly believe in Jesus´ affirmation:

“Again I say to you, that if two ^[h]believers on earth agree [that is, are of one mind, in harmony] about anything that they ask [within the will of God], it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. ²⁰ For where two or three are gathered in My name [meeting together as My followers], I am there among them.” (18:19-20)