Humble, like a Child

March 18, 2019 Monday Message

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them.” Luke 18:16a

Back when Jesus walked on this earth, it was the custom to bring children to the Rabbi, especially on their 1^st birthday, so the teacher could touch them and bless them.

But the disciples, acting as gatekeepers, tried to keep people from bothering Jesus. Turns out they had it backwards. In the original language, Jesus says to not just ‘allow’ the children to come, or to ‘permit’ them to come. It’s more like ‘cause’ them to come, or ‘see that it happens this way.’

And Jesus’ invitation isn’t just for children. We’re ALL told to come to Jesus, humbly, like innocent little children. We should have nothing on our agenda when coming before the Lord, other than worship and prayer. Jesus says that those who submit themselves before him “like a little child” are the ones who will see the Kingdom of God.

Have you ever brought a child to church to be blessed?

Have you prayed to the Lord humbly, innocently, like a little child? Lately?

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship meets next Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 10:30AM, 3249 30^th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406. We pray for good health for our lead Pastor Michael Pilla, that he can return to the pulpit next Sunday.