**Those Who Accept the Invitation**
*Evangelical Caucus/Devotional*
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Posted by metmom

> “‘You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.’”
> — Matthew 11:25-26

An infant is completely dependent on others for everything they need. A baby has no resources of their own to draw upon for help. The same Greek word translated as “infants” is used in Scripture to describe those who cannot eat solid food (1 Corinthians 3:1; Hebrews 5:13), those who cannot speak (1 Corinthians 13:11), and those who are helpless (Ephesians 4:14).

To such spiritual babes—those who acknowledge their utter inability to save themselves—God desires to reveal the truths of His kingdom.

As seen in the Sermon on the Mount, the “poor in spirit,” who humbly confess their dependence on the Father and the Son, receive a clear and irrevocable invitation to salvation.

The infants mentioned here stand in direct contrast to the proud Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus at every turn. They are also the antithesis of those religious practitioners who glory in their own self-worth and perceived success.

God is completely satisfied to offer a gospel of grace because that glorifies Him.

> “For thus says the high and exalted One who lives forever, whose name is Holy,
> ‘I dwell on a high and holy place,
> and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit,
> to revive the spirit of the lowly
> and to revive the heart of the contrite.’”
> — Isaiah 57:15

### Ask Yourself
Would you say you have maintained this same spirit of contrition and trust since entering into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ?

What tempts us to claim more confidence in our own identity and perceived deservedness?

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