“‘The soul that on Jesus hath lean’d for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.”
Become Like a Child
Jesus taught his followers that we must become like little children (Mt. 18:3). This is not about immaturity but rather childlike trust, weakness and the reflex of calling for Dad. When tempted to worry and overcome with weakness, we are not to hide behind the fig leaves of self-sufficiency but cry out like children, “Dad!?” To which he answers, “I am here. I will never leave you nor forsake you. I am with you always.”
