Let Your Children Come -Mark 10: 13

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“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.” 

Some parents were bringing their children to Jesus. Unfortunately, they were met with hindrance-the disciples of Jesus rebuked them. No reason is stated for their action. However we may try to suggest what could have warranted the action of the disciples who rebuked parents bringing their children to Jesus. I doubt if anyone would not be interested seeing his/her children associated with Jesus. 

Though we bring children to Church for dedication but experiences show that not all those children were actually handed over to Jesus. According to Mark, Jesus was responding to questions from the Pharisees with regards to divorce. “Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” v2 when people like that were bringing children to Jesus, the disciples might think they don't worth it. A marriage at the verge of separation may find it near impossible bringing children to Jesus. Parents, please don't allow your pride, selfish ambition, career, pleasure or education rob you of bringing your children to Jesus. Nevertheless, you need to be sure God is not missing in your home. 

May I share this story with you: “Two brothers were always getting into trouble? Whenever something went wrong in the neighborhood, or  in school, they were usually to blame. One day their parents decided to ask their pastor  for help. The pastor  decided he would see them one at a time. He wanted to remind them that, no matter where they were or what they were doing that God was with them and saw them. The pastor met with the first brother. He pointed his finger at him and said, “Where is God?” The boy looked under the desk, in the corners of the room, out of the window, but said nothing. Again, the pastor asked, “Where is God?” The boy panicked and ran out the door and all the way home. Finding his brother he dragged him up to their bedroom and said, “We are in BIG trouble.” The brother asked, “What do you mean BIG trouble?” He stammered and replied, “God is missing and they think we did it.” When God is missing in the family, they will be in big trouble because they will find it difficult to live in peace with one another and their neighbours. Where is God in your family? 

People of God, we need to beware of stopping the children from coming to Jesus Christ. Let me appreciate all of us for our cooperation on our Children Ministry. Especially my appreciation goes to their Ministers. Sometimes, churches handle children ministry so lightly. They place less priority on them. Let us give more attention to our children and provide enabling environment for their spiritual and academic growth. 

Reverend G. S. Adeyemo
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