Luke 18:15-17 NLT

One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him. Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

Jesus made His message clear: He wants parents to bring their children to Him to touch and bless. He wants no one to stop His interaction with His kids for any reason. There is no such thing as “bothering” Jesus for you or your kids. In fact, He said His kingdom belongs to children. No matter how old someone is, the way to enter His presence is to have the heart and faith of a child.

Is it time for you to take your kids to Jesus and, all of you, even you as their parent, become like little children before Him?

How would it look different in your life to approach your Father as a little child? Maybe there would be less pressure on trying to be perfect to approach Him? Picture yourself coming to His open arms as the little girl or boy that you were.

Read just verses 15 and 16 again with the emphasis only on the parents, the children, and Jesus:

One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. … Jesus called for the children and said …, “Let the children come to me. … For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.”

Today, for our closing prayer, in this quiet moment, envision bringing each of your children before Jesus.

Ask Him to hold them, love them, and bless them.

And while you’re there, as His child, allow Him to do the same for you.

“As above, so below, Amen.”

Laurent Tillon

The AI-powered Podcast Player