Luke 18:15-17

Rachel Workman: ¹⁵ One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him.

¹⁶ Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. ¹⁷ I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

Scary? I think it's intended to be. What does it mean to be like a child? All a child really knows is they love their parents and they are dependent on them. For their care and safety. They trust with no questions asked. They willingly allow parents to make decisions for them. They are also eager. Eager to please and eager to learn. They are an open book. That's how I want to be with my father.

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Tomorrow’s reading for Luke 18:18-20

¹⁸ Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?”

¹⁹ “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good. ²⁰ But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.”