And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. — Mark 10:13

We beings are always attempting to determine our place in the “food chain.” Jesus informs his followers that if they really want to be a member of his Kingdom, they must abandon the daily norms of the pecking order. In fact, he was furious with them because they wouldn’t allow little children see him. They didn’t appear to believe the tiny kids were worth their Master’s time, energy, or attention. As he often did, Jesus flipped their typical worldly ideals on their heads, telling them that if they wanted to comprehend God’s Kingdom, they needed to pay more attention to the character of babies rather than their own feeling of significance.

 

Thought

We beings are always attempting to determine our place in the “food chain.” Jesus informs his followers that if they really want to be a member of his Kingdom, they must abandon the daily norms of the pecking order. In fact, he was furious with them because they wouldn’t allow little children see him. They didn’t appear to believe the tiny kids were worth their Master’s time, energy, or attention. As he often did, Jesus flipped their typical worldly ideals on their heads, telling them that if they wanted to comprehend God’s Kingdom, they needed to pay more attention to the character of babies rather than their own feeling of significance.

 

Prayer

Thank you for considering me to be your kid, Father. As I strive to live for you and your Kingdom, restore to me the amazement, humility, and awe that once filled me! In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.