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Mark 9:33-37 (NKJV) *part 2*
Children emphasis v. 36,37
36 Then (Jesus) took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them, 37 “Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me.”
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Jesus taught the disciples to welcome children. This was a new approach in a society where children were usually treated as second-class citizens. It is important not only to treat children well, but also to teach them about Jesus. Children are smart little people, who deserve our full efforts. Don't waste the children's time; Teach.
A friend of mine shared her heart with me the other day, regarding her son and I find it appropriate to share with you in regards to the Word today. One day this month her son was in pain and he asked her to pray for him. She was so honored that her8-years-old son, called for prayer. That he trusted prayer; meaning he trusted God to take away the pain. Many adults don't even do this; yet, how awesome is it that this little boy knows the importance of prayer.
She also shared how this month, she noticed that when he prayed over their dinner that he said "In Jesus' Name, amen." She was so thankful to God that her sonknew the importance of Jesus. How awesome is this? This comes from a parent living her relationship with God with her child, and teaching her child the Word.
This isn't predicting that her son will never make mistakes, but God doesn't say that it won't. God says train a child in the way that he/she should go, and when he/she is old they will not turn from it (Proverbs 22:6), meaning even when he makes mistakes - he'll have the Word to turn to for repentance and correction.
I find it too cool to hear this report from my friend because in a world where children are using sex at the age of 10 years old (this is the most recent account I've heard), and listening to songs about "birthday sex"; the time is now to take our children back for God. Whether we're parents or not, it is our responsibility to lay the Rock as foundation in their lives.
I'll share one more testimony, another friend was so impressed that her 13-years-old son decided on his own that he was going to fast for God. Again, this only comes from watching the examples in his life, and being taught in the way oflove - the way of our living God.
My hope is to have more parents in my life (including myself) share in this godly joy. Let's plant hope in our kids for the future;and not destruction and despair.
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Daily Prayer: LORD, reveal to each of us how we can be the most effective in sharing You with the children in our lives. LORD, I pray that we do not become weary of planting Your seed within their hearts so that they can have a relationship with You. I rebuke the judgments on our youth that we have allowed to become a barrier between "us" and "them." I pray that their peers become bolder for Christ and begin to minister to one another; emphasizing Your Greatness; instead of the sin that plagues their lives. Thank You LORD, for loving the children. I pray that each of us, do our part in showing Your love to them in our efforts, time and relationships with them; pursuing pure, mentoring relationships with them. I pray that as adults, that we're more genuinely proactive, instead of reactive in their lives. Father, show us how to become better and more responsible parents. Help us to become encouragers and gentle restorers as siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, God-parents, friends of the family. It is our responsibility. We should not be ignoring Your children I declare the healing of Your children; I pray that abuse, perversion and neglect is replaced with Your Holiness, Your Love, Your Son. In His Name, we pray. Amen.
HOW CUTE IS THIS?
my favorite part is when she says "no" LOL- too cute!
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