Don't stop the Children

Don’t stop the children

Mathew 19:13-15 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands 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.” And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

Four lessons in this passage, wise loving parents bring their children to Jesus that’s the first thing. Do you know the Lord? Have you got children? Then it is a good example to follow to bring your children to the Lord. The disciples rebuked them but Jesus told them not to stop the parents from bringing their children, children need the Lord just as much as adults do. He says for as such is the kingdom of heaven, their simple faith and trust is what we need, we are not to be childish but childlike, so the second lesson is don’t stop anyone coming to the Lord, don’t think you ever know better than the Lord as to whom He will receive. 

The third lesson is this, that Jesus is never impatient, aren’t you glad He is not impatient with you? I am so glad the Lord has not been impatient with me. He is never ever impatient and He always makes time for little children. Jesus says “allow the little children to come to Me because of such is the kingdom of heaven” that is a remarkable statement. And the fourth lesson which I suppose is the obvious one is that Jesus laid His hands on them and He prayed and blessed them and we should also pray God’s blessing upon little children, it is a good thing to do to follow the Lord’s example. Putting your hands upon your children and praying for them is a thoroughly wise course to follow. Not just with little children because if someone has a need then we should pray but the Lord here is dealing at this moment with little children.

Matthew 19:14