Mark 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
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Parents were bringing their children to Jesus so that He would touch them...bless them...and the disciples pushed the parents away. Jesus responded in anger toward the disciples. He taught them that we all must come as children to enter the Kingdom of God. He went on to not only touch the children, but to hold them completely wrapped in His arms. What is it about a child that pictures a proper attitude for entering the Kingdom? Compared with adults there is less wisdom, less life experience, fewer crises to be delivered from, less sin or evil or debilitating habits. What is there 'more of' in a child? I think children come to the Kingdom out of a practice of living by faith. They are completely dependent on parents and have known nothing but trust. Coming to Jesus they transfer that trust to their Heavenly Father out of familiarity with living by faith. As adults we have learned to live on our own strength and, often, that has been our greatest weakness.
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May we come to Him as the children we truly are!
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blessings,
Rob Smith
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"Death is inevitable. Life is a choice!"
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live."
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