Do Not Look Down on Little One

Scripture

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. (Mat 18:10 KJV)


Observation

Jesus reminded his disciples not to look down on any of little ones (little Children & Childlike faith believers) because they are honour in heaven. Their angels are like guardian angels of the highest rank; always see the face / in the presence of Heavenly Father

According to Adam Clarke (1715-1832) commentary, Always behold the face - Hence, among the Jews, the angels were styled מלכי פנים, malakey panim, angels of the face, and Michael is said to be סר הפנים, sar ha-panim the prince of the face


Application

The instruction that I need to take heed is do not look down to the little children and childlike faith believers. God loves them because they are pure in heart

God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see him! (Mat 5:8 CEV)

A pure heart just believes what God's said is truth. That's why an angel who is so close to the face of God, angel of the face, assigned to them, this angel so close to God and became carrier of His Presence and His Glory, for them. This can be explained why many children said they have saw Jesus face to face, having divine encounter with God. They are pure in heart, without contaminated by the world.


Response

Purify my heart, give me childlike faith, show me Your face, Lord!