'Kingdom people' by Zeke Rink - November 24 2019

What does it take to be great? In this talk, Zeke Rink from Vineyard's youth festival DTI (Dreaming The Impossible) looks at what Jesus told people who wanted to know about greatness in God's kingdom. It involves changing our minds and attitudes, becoming like little children and welcoming children in his name. This was a surprise for people trying to deal with their crises of identity and purpose in a self-centred way. What would happen if, instead of seeking power, we embraced change with humility and committed to invest in young people?

“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” (Matthew 18: 1-5, New International Version)