Mark 10:13-16
November 13th 2022, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
November 13th 2022, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
The child blessing ceremony is held during today's worship service. Let us learn from today's passage at two points.
The first is to bring children to the Lord. The disciples rebuked those who tried to bring children to Jesus. Then the Lord was indignant with the disciples and told them to let the children come to Him. We all have that same responsibility to bring our children to Jesus.
The next is to walk with a heart like a child. It's a humble heart, a heart that is moved and grateful. It's an obedient heart, a trusting heart. These are all characteristics of little children. If we are also humble like them before God, if we are moved and grateful for His Word, and if we respond humbly and trust Him, the Lord will help us grow abundantly.
Are we bringing our children to the Lord? How are we walking before the Lord? Let us check everyday whether we are walking with a flexible heart like a child, and if there is anything pointed out by the Lord, then, repent!
The first is to bring children to the Lord. The disciples rebuked those who tried to bring children to Jesus. Then the Lord was indignant with the disciples and told them to let the children come to Him. We all have that same responsibility to bring our children to Jesus.
The next is to walk with a heart like a child. It's a humble heart, a heart that is moved and grateful. It's an obedient heart, a trusting heart. These are all characteristics of little children. If we are also humble like them before God, if we are moved and grateful for His Word, and if we respond humbly and trust Him, the Lord will help us grow abundantly.
Are we bringing our children to the Lord? How are we walking before the Lord? Let us check everyday whether we are walking with a flexible heart like a child, and if there is anything pointed out by the Lord, then, repent!
<The Verse of the Bible>
"Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Mark 10:15 (NIV)
