Contemplative Bible Reading

Matthew 11:25 (New Living Translation)

At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike…”

God sent His Son to bring the good news to man on earth. Some understood the message—the childlike. Some, those who thought themselves to be wise, just didn’t get it.

How wise am I? I thought wisdom was a good thing. I thought thinking was a good thing. I think these things are good things. Am I thinking too much?

Sometimes we simply try too hard. We miss what is plain to see right in front of us. God, please help me to be childlike. Help me to see what is plainly present. Help me to be present.