Come as a Child

N.T.#393 "Come as a Child"

Sept. 18, 2024 

Mark 10-Part 3

LET IT GLOW 

Parents were bringing their children to Jesus so He could touch and bless them. (verses 13, 16) For some reason, the disciples were rebuking them, Now, you don't want to be the one to come between Jesus and children. In this ancient society, children were of low status. They just wanted Jesus to place His hand on the children's heads or shoulders and pronounce God's blessing on them for the future. That wasn't too much to ask for, was it? 

Children trust completely, are not suspicious or proud. they just come as they are. Children come to God empty-handed with nothing to offer. they are helpless, defenseless, messy, unsophisticated, disobedient, unable to keep themselves clean or dress themselves-completely needy. They know only how to reach out and receive help. (Swindoll)

Children put their trust in others wholeheartedly and with humility. That makes it easy to trust in Jesus as their Savior. 

Well, the disciples rebuked the parents that brought the children to Jesus. This displeased Jesus; boy howdy did it.

Displeased means to be greatly afflicted; indignant. 

Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (verse 14)

The kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. Jesus loves the little children for they are precious in His sight. 

Are we teaching children about Jeus and His love for them?

LET IT GROW 

I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.  (verse 14b NAS)

Don't be like the Pharisees having pride in yourself and your own righteousness or works. We are to humble ourself, acknowledge our sin, and put our whole trust and dependence in God. 

What did Jesus do next? He took the precious ones in His arms and blessed them with His hands. (verse 16) A touch from Jesus. Don't we all need that touch of Jesus on our life?

*Please pray for Hailey, a teen who is having open heart surgery this morning at 7.

LET IT GO 

Help us trust You, Savior, like a little child.

Lord, we need Thee every hour. 

Change our hearts and attitudes.

May we surrender our all to You today.

Use us for Your glory