Mark 10:13-16
People were bringing little children for Jesus 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." And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
What did Jesus see in the children which made them so dear to him? What are we to emulate, to learn, from children? Perhaps Jesus appreciated the children for their honest openness to learn new things, their trust, and their capacity to love without judgement. I think of children as loyal and affectionate, protective and trusting at the same time. What happens to us? What can we still learn from children about true faith in God? What can I learn today?
Holy Father, help me to be more childlike in ways which draw me closer to you. Help me to see the truth in your words, and apply that Truth to my life. Amen
Becky, transforming
Monday, October 9th, 2023
Mark 10:13-16
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 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. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
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