Episode 20: Want to be Great? Stop Being So Grown Up!

In this episode of Walking Close, Living Changed, Brian explores Jesus' teaching that true greatness in God's kingdom comes through becoming like little children. Using Matthew 18, he explains that adults often lose qualities that children naturally possess: wonder, humility, and openness to growth. Brian identifies three common obstacles that prevent believers from experiencing the fullness of God's kingdom mindset and offers three simple prayers that can help restore childlike faith and dependence on God.   Key Topics Discussed Matthew 18 and becoming like little children The true meaning of greatness in God's kingdom Childlike faith versus childish behavior Wonder and awe as foundations for spiritual growth Humility and teachability The dangers of pride and self-sufficiency Spiritual transformation and new identity Growth versus becoming stuck in old patterns The kingdom of heaven as a present reality Creativity, curiosity, and childlike thinking God's desire to continually shape His people   Relevant Scriptures Matthew 18:1–5 — Jesus teaches that unless we change and become like little children, we cannot enter the kingdom of heaven. Acts 2:43 — A deep sense of awe came over all the believers as they witnessed God at work among them. 2 Chronicles 16:9 — God searches the earth for hearts that are fully devoted to Him so He can strengthen and support them. 1 Samuel 15:17 — Saul was chosen when he was humble in his own eyes, but later lost that humility. 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come.