The Little Children and Jesus

There is such innocence and beauty in a child’s eyes…

Mark 10:13-16
13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 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. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

It is easy to be hardened by this world. After all, we have to learn to survive it don’t we? So, at a young age we are taught things like “stranger danger” to help protect us from those that try to hurt us. Makes sense to me. Particularly when viewed from our human eyes.

Jesus tells us in this verse that we are to be like children. We are to receive the Kingdom of God like a child. Eyes wide open, hands stretched, with wonder in our eyes and smiles on our faces. After all, it is the most amazing gift ever given. It is complete and total forgiveness of all sin ever committed, that is being committed now, and that will ever be committed. The slate is clean. We should walk that way. Talk that way. Be His. #JesusSaves

Amen.
DK