Children

Children

Matthew 19:13-14 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put Hishands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Children seem to come to mind at this time of year as school starts back for many. Having been a public-school teacher for 31 years, I know the stress of “Back to School.” But in this current age I also understand the concerns. Parents have greater reason to be apprehensive about sending their kids back to school than ever before. There is concern for children’s physical safety, concern for their emotional safety, and concern for their moral safety.

Jesus understands that concern. He loves children. We know that from reading about His interactions with children in Scripture. Even as He was being led to the cross, He told the women of Jerusalem to weep for themselves and their children (Luke 23:28). He said it is not the will of the Father in Heaven that any of these little ones should perish (Matthew 18:14), and He also said it would be better for a person to have a millstone tied around their neck and thrown in the river than to harm a little one.

As with all things, Jesus is our example. We need to have that same concern for children and that same attitude toward those who would harm them in any way. As Christians we have a responsibility to pray for all the children who are going back to school, as well as their teachers, and the staff that work with them. From the preschools to the colleges let’s lift up all the schools in prayer this weekbecause, “Jesus loves the little children, all the little children of the world.”

Have a God Filled Week,
Brother Donnie