"Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them." Mark 10:13-16 (NKJV)
"Do, Lord, oh do, Lord, oh do remember me!" This is the song that was on my mind when I awoke this morning. It brought back so many wonderful memories. I learned it in Sunday School as a young child. I can remember singing it in Vacation Bible School and even belting it out at school during recess. As I grew older, I sang it to the children I babysat and, eventually, taught it to my own daughter. It is such a simple little song but its verses remind us of the close relationship we have with our Lord.
Childhood. Young minds are open and accepting of what they are presented. If we teach truth, they learn truth. If we teach lies, they learn those lies as truth. As we grow older and encounter the good and bad of life, we handle what is thrown at us with those early teachings as our foundation. Jesus knew that it was easy for children to believe He was who He said He was. He took the opportunity to speak words of blessing to them that they would carry for their entire lives. They hadn't yet begun to question what they were taught. They took it on simple faith.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to return to that time when we didn't have to question everything that we see and hear? Unfortunately this world is filled with those who lie to us and hide their motives for what they do. Because of that, many of us have become analyzers. After each encounter we go off and rethink everything that was said and done and develop our own opinions about what was meant. The problem with that is that our Creator did not give us the ability to know what is in someone else's heart or mind. Even worse, our habit of analyzing can often bleed over into our relationship with the Lord to the point where we find ourselves questioning His Word as absolute truth.
In the Lord's presence, we need to allow ourselves to get beyond the walls that the hurt in this world has caused us to build. God does not, cannot, lie. In all that He does and says to us we can be assured to find nothing but truth. We can sing songs like "Jesus Loves Me" and allow that childlike spirit within us to dance in the simplicity and joy that it brings. We need not fear Him. Like the children in today's verse, we can feel free to climb upon His lap and know that we will find nothing but pure love. Simple faith is within our grasp. Reach out and grab it and don't let go.
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