Read Matthew 19 online here.
As we continue to watch, Jesus goes about revealing God, our Heavenly Father to mankind on earth. We see him with the multitudes, large crowds, as they seek answers for life from him. The same answers we are looking for in our everyday situations. The Pharisees (spiritual leaders) press him on theology issues, such as the discussion of divorce.
We see the disciples continue to ask him questions about marriage. They are eager to learn more at the feet of Jesus. How very important was this teaching. Then, they get interrupted by the presence of children. How dare the parents of these children interrupt this important time of teaching? How rude to bother Jesus when he had more important things to do. Parents were urging Him to give these children a blessing. “The gift and approval of God."
Jesus realized the importance of the moment. He not only took the time to stop what he was doing but he actually took the children in His arms and laid his hands on them to give them a blessing. Jesus demonstrated to us the importance of children, for of such is the kingdom of God.
Do we stop to take time for children or are they an interruption to the important things we are doing for God? Are children the disruption to our worship of God or are they pure and simple worship in itself? Those wiggly children in big church, is it really necessary to have them there? Those children slowly walking and noticing the creation of the Almighty are they teaching us the deeper theological issues?
My favorite theological song is:
Jesus loves me, this I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong.
They are weak but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes Jesus loves me.
Yes Jesus loves me.
The Bible tells me so.
Let’s learn from children and experience the blessing of Jesus, the Christ child.
Today's article written by Janell Struckmeier.
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