Scripture: Mark 10: 13-16
People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on 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. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” he took the children in his arms,placed his hands on them and blessed them.
Scripture Commentary:
Jesus was often criticized for spending too much time with the wrong people: children, tax collectors, and sinners. These people needed Him most. Of the children, He said that we needed to be like a child to receive the kingdom of God.
Some, including Jesus’s disciples, thought Jesus should spend more time with important leaders and the devout. They felt this was the way to improve His position and avoid criticism. But Jesus didn’t need to improve His position. He wanted to speak to those who needed Him most.
Jesus revealed Himself to the little children.
Adults are not as trusting as little children. Jesus said that people should believe in Him with a childlike faith. We should not have to understand all of the mysteries of the universe. It should be enough to know that God loves us and provides forgiveness for our sins.
This does not mean that we should be childish and immature, but we should trust God with a child’s simplicity and receptivity.
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