Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Knowing God - He Loves the Children


Matt 19:14

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

The word ‘suffer’ here means ‘allow’.  Jesus is telling those near him that they need to allow the little children to come to Jesus.  Don’t make it difficult for them to come to Him.  Don’t make Christianity something for intellectually developed adults where the bantering over theological positions gets in the way of the simplicity of faith in Christ.  Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the little children, not just children, but LITTLE children.  He gives us insight into the reality of a kingdom centered life.  The principles and practices that allow us to experience Jesus’ kingship on a daily basis can be implemented by a little child.  Perhaps we have complicated things a bit.  Oh Lord, help us become like these little children, drawing near and enjoying your presence more than even your answers.  

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