Take Time To Enjoy The Children

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.  When Jesus saw this, He was indignant.  He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."  And He took the children in his arms, put His hands on them and blessed them.  

Mark 10:13-16

I'm late putting out my blog today, but I have a very good reason why.  This morning I was at a creché.  That is like a kindergarten and after school care facility for children.

A couple of weeks ago my wife Shelley brought home burglar bars for windows and thought that we (I) could install them for Penny, the principal of Butterfly Way Educare.  So today was the day that I went to so the work, hoping to make the place more safe and secure for her and the children.

Well, the truth be told, that wasn't the only thing James and I were doing, we were making the kids laugh simply by talking to them.  They thought we sounded funny with our Canadian accents (eh).  We also got to play a little touch tag with them until they had to get back to whatever Penny had planned for them.

Children are an integral part of society, in fact they will be in heaven, maybe more so.  From today's scriptures we're told Jesus took them in His arms, and that's all out acceptance.  Arms wide open, hands touching them, blessing them.  His actions show not only acceptance but protection and provision.  The disciples got it wrong by trying to keep the children away, Jesus was in fact saying they need me, they need you.  Children need our acceptance, protection and provision.

That is what I see in the work that Penny is doing.  I want to do a proper interview with her and give her the opportunity to describe and explain what goes on at Butterfly Way Educare.  For now though I am asking you to pray for Penny and her ministry to these children and go to her webpage (www.butterflywayeducare.co.za) to find out more.

Now go give your child, niece,  nephew or grandchildren some of your time.  If you don't have children go spend some time with your mom or dad.  Make it a blessing for everyone.  That way you will be following the example and instruction of Christ.