Be Like Little Children

Today’s Gospel Text: Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people; 14 but Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." 15 And he laid his hands on them and went away. Matt 19:13-15

Reflection: Children are cute and sweet but these little cute children can be a big nuisance in certain places and situations,

When they get together or are gathered together their clutter never dies but grows all the more loudly, depending on the freedom and training with which they are brought up with.

Certain institutions like a hospital or a sick home would just refuse their presence, lest they be more casualties. Hence you can’t easily have them in serious place.

It seems that the Disciples had a similar view of the children or could it be that they felt that the master carried such wisdom that it was not meant for little children.

Jesus would not refuse them at any cost; for he understood the value of children, in keeping with their openness to the Kingdom.

I am of the firm opinion, that you train a child well in the living faith, and when they grow up, even if they go astray, they will come back, because they will know where to find that solace.

It is like a little investment in the child’s future, fortify them with faith, let the child experience it all in their childhood and when they grow, in their moment of emptiness and dryness, they will know how to fall back on their powerful sustainer; Christ Jesus.

Prayer:  Lord, help me to be an instrument; carrying your faith to the little children I come across in daily life.

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