WORD OF GOD - MK 10:13-16

MARK 10:13-16

People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

---- mine,

The childlike, the simple in heart, the pure in spirit nestle in the bosom of God. It is to children that the kingdom of heaven belongs and anyone who causes these little ones of mine to stumble, or wounds them their cry will pierce the clouds and reach heaven and I will hear and answer. I rebuked the disciples for keeping the children from Me. Children are a joy and a special blessing from God. Too soon will their innocence flee; woe to those who exploit their innocent the wrath of God will visit them and they will have no place to hide from His righteous anger but those who welcome, nurture, protect and ensure that they preserve their childlike spirit will be blessed.