Matthew 19:14 · KJV
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
King James Version
What does Matthew 19:14 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
Jesus's love for children in a time when children weren't valued much is a strong reminder. It's a reminder that God cares about things that people often hurt or leave behind. We are told to love those who are unloved, forgotten, abused, or ignored. Why? Because that's how Israel was in Egypt, that's how Jesus was on the cross, and that's how we were before God's grace (Romans 5:6-11). How can we say we have salvation if we don't tell others who need it? How can we say we are followers of Jesus if we don't love those the world forgets?
Prayer
Father, I want to be more like You as a parent—a holy and loving parent to my own children and a tender parent to today's abandoned children. Help me to be moved to act in ways that benefit children, rather than just being awakened by the abuse and neglect that children experience in my world. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Jesus' love for children in a time when they weren't valued much is a strong reminder. It's a reminder that God cares about those whom people often hurt or leave behind. We are told to love those who are unloved, forgotten, abused, or ignored. Why? Because that's how Israel was in Egypt, that's how Jesus was on the cross, and that's how we were before God's grace (Romans 5:6-11). How can we say we have salvation if we don't tell others who need it? How can we say we are followers of Jesus if we don't love those the world forgets?
Prayer
Father, I want to be more like You when it comes to being a parent. I want to be holy and loving to my own kids, and I want to be kind to the forgotten kids of today. Help me not only to be upset by how children are neglected and abused in my world, but also to be moved to do things that will bless them. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.
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