Let the little
children come to me...Mark 10:13-16
People were bringing
little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked
them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the
little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." And he took the
children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.
Reflect
Jesus' attention to children would have been unusual, even
surprising, in his culture. What do you think he means when he says, "The
kingdom of God belongs to such as these," and "Receive the kingdom of
God like a little child"? What aspects of childhood do you think he's
commending?
From
Daily Engagement with Scripture at
Daily Engagement with Scripture at
http://www.orchardhillchurch.org/scripture/item/1353-sunday-february-10
Have a Blessed Sunday,
Rose
Lovely meditation on God's Word~
ReplyDeleteChildren's natural curiosity to seek Him.
ReplyDeleteI wrote an article about this some years back. My take-away was the following:
ReplyDeleteA child trusts his parents.
A child believes all things are possible.
A child is not worried about tomorrow.
A child enjoys life and laughs a lot.
A child is not too proud to cry.
A child is quick to forgive.
A child loves easily.
Innocent faith. We should accept him as a child would.
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