Then
children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and
pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little
children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the
kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:13-15 This gospel passage is perhaps one of the most sobering illustrations
of how we can spend a lot of time with Jesus and still overlook the
intrinsic value of those who are greatly valued and loved by Him.
It’s not because the disciples didn’t care about these children, it appears that they acted on a belief that the little ones interrupting Jesus were less important than the adults who were in the audience. The response of Jesus to their rebukes could not have communicated any clearer how much he values those who others overlook or disregard. Jesus demonstrates this same beautiful love over and over again in scripture. Our reluctance to acknowledge and embrace this truth not only hurts others, but it also exposes our failure to grasp the heart of the gospel message.
http://boz.religionnews.com/2015/11/13/rebuking-the-abused-in-the-name-of-jesus/
It’s not because the disciples didn’t care about these children, it appears that they acted on a belief that the little ones interrupting Jesus were less important than the adults who were in the audience. The response of Jesus to their rebukes could not have communicated any clearer how much he values those who others overlook or disregard. Jesus demonstrates this same beautiful love over and over again in scripture. Our reluctance to acknowledge and embrace this truth not only hurts others, but it also exposes our failure to grasp the heart of the gospel message.
http://boz.religionnews.com/2015/11/13/rebuking-the-abused-in-the-name-of-jesus/