Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Mark 10:13-16 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 'Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.' And He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them."
GOD'S SERVANT BLESSES AND CLEANSES OUR CHILDREN
If there is one topic that has always been popular among politicians of every party of every era, it is the family. During just about every campaign nearly every politician promises that He or she will protect the family. Some promise to do so by calling for reforms and laws to help protect abused children. They also promise to have compassion on orphans and the adopted.
Just about every election year, they talk about the future our children will inherit from us. They promise to do everything in their power to see to it that our children are not left to fix what we have ruined. Many politicians go to great length to prove that they are caring and compassionate people by mingling with the voters, and by kissing and holding young children.
But, talk as they will, legislate as they might, they cannot do more than you can do for your children by simply bringing them to Jesus. You see, Jesus' compassion is not contrived. It's not for show. His compassion is real and knows no age or bound, for our Savior came not to give us and our children a larger paycheck, not to legislate social change, but to give us spiritual strength and life eternal through the forgiveness of sins. Moreover, He offers this to us through the means of grace, the Gospel in word and sacrament.
There can be no doubt, Jesus wants us to bring our children to Him that He might bless them. More than that, He calls (and enables) us to come to Him in child-like faith, like little children.
