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JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
LORD’S DAY, AUGUST 17
Mark 10:13-16

Psalm 127

 

“And he took them up in his arms,
put his hands upon them,

and blessed them.”

 

JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
 
Jesus loves little children, even infants. He was much displeased with His disciples when they shooed away parents who brought their little ones to Him for blessing. He told His disciples not to hinder the children from coming to Him, for salvation belongs to those who, like children, are simple, humble, unquestioning, and trustful.
 
Infants and children of believers belong to God’s church, and to His covenant. God desires to bless His people. Children are God’s gift to us (Ps 127:3). As Christian parents, it is our duty to bring them up in the fear and knowledge of God (Prov 22:6). Pray that they would confess and believe in Christ as early as possible. God is deeply interested in the eternal destiny of our dear ones. We have a moral responsibility to preach the Gospel to them, and bear a Christlike testimony at home. When we prayerfully and diligently do our part, God will be faithful to do His part to bring them eventually to the saving knowledge of Himself.
 
This is especially the case with children. As Christian parents, this should be our primary concern, that our children come to know Christ as their Saviour at the earliest possible age. It is a heavy responsibility to be parents. We have brought one more sinner into the world. And if he or she does not believe in Christ, eternal punishment awaits. I am sure we do not wish at all for our children to spend eternity in hell. God does not desire that either. He encourages us with a promise that He will be faithful to save our children if we are faithful in bringing them up in the fear and knowledge of God.
 
THOUGHT: “The fruit of the womb is not born by chance.” (Calvin)

PRAYER: Father, save my children.

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