May 02, 2019: SOAP #3437:  1Chronicles 16; Psalm 106; Matthew 19

Scripture:  Matthew (NIV) 19:13 Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.

Observation:  Do you want to get on the bad side of Jesus?  Oh, yes, there is a bad side.  It is for anyone who complains about and hinders ministry to children.  (Of course, it is a good side for children! 😊)   Jesus interrupted His ministry to adults to minister to children!

He valued them and spoke words of value over them.  He personally touched the children.  They were a priority to Him.  He treated them as though they had value.

Application:   I need to see value in the children I meet each day.  Like Jesus, I need to speak words of value over them and to them.  I want my presence to be a safe place for them.  I want to help develop their understanding of their value.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, help me to grow in wisdom and grace as I minister to the students on the school bus.  May You find it easy to speak and touch through me.  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!