Small children
February 8, 2023
Children in biblical times were considered insignificant. Parents brought them to priests to be blessed. The priests did not touch them in order not to be defiled. The said a rote blessing over them ‘be famous in the Law, faithful in marriage, and abundant in good works.’
Jesus disciples tried to keep children away from Jesus. Jesus said let them come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19: 14
They climbed on his lap! He touched them and, no doubt, spoke words of blessing specific for each one. After all, He knew them as no others did.
Children are unique. They don’t want to be watching from the sidelines, they want to participate. That’s a characteristic each Christ follower should possess.