Blog 04-29-2011

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PRaP 04-29-2011  

 

250 Events In The Life Of Christ/ A Harmony Of The Gospels Part 174

Section 2: Message And Ministry Of Jesus

“Jesus Blesses The Little Children”

Matthew 19:13-15

Mark 10:13-16

Luke 18:15-17

 

Matthew:

¹³ Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.

 ¹⁴ Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ¹⁵ When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.

 

Mark:

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.

 

Luke:

¹⁵ People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. ¹⁶ But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁷ Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

 

How important is it that we have a child like desire to get to the Kingdom of God?  It is written about in three different Gospels!  For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these and anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.  I tell you the truth there are many who will seek the Kingdom but will not know how to seek Him as a child because of how they choose to live here on earth.  Life is too short to not see through the eyes of a child and embrace what you see.  The curiosity of a child and the desire of a child to have what they think they cannot have.  When you give a child the simplest of their desire they are truly excited and enjoy what you have done for them.  Take a small piece of candy and give it to your child and watch their eyes light up like you are giving them the best thing ever.  Our child likeness should be present even in worship and in prayer.  Keep it simple and sometimes keep it loud and fun.  Have you ever been in a worship service with a child who couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket and they are singing the loudest of everyone?  Personally I think it is the most beautiful sound I hear when I walk into worship.  Seek the kingdom as a child.

 

Peace and Agape Love,

Pastor Steve