He Took The Children In His Arms

People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on 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. Truly I tell you, 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, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

Mark 10:13-16

The heart of God reflects kindness. We see this gentleness in Jesus when His friends tried to protect Him from the noise and bother of small children. Instead, Jesus insisted on taking the little ones in His arms and blessing them. In the process, He invited all of us to trust Him like a little child.

Jesus lets us know that all of us are safe in His presence. Whether awake or asleep, we can lean on Him. When we’re exhausted, He provides a safe place for us to rest.

God is a safe resting place.

Our Daily Bread – January 15, 2015