Reflections on JusticeSýnishorn

In many cultures, children are considered insignificant and seen as having little to no importance in the structure of social life. Their presence is presumed to be disruptive, and their activities can cause disturbance. Even in Jesus’ day, this happened when the disciples saw the children brought by their parents, and instead of welcoming them, they rebuked them. However, Jesus does not refuse them. Jesus embraces them and puts his hand upon them, and he blesses them.

Based on Mark 10:13-14, there is an important teaching about how we view children through the lens of God’s Kingdom. They are included, valued, loved, precious, and worth just as much as adults. These are the values of God’s Kingdom, so we should reflect this in our community life.

Children are precious before God, and this is a gift that we must accept. We trust that they are the next generation who will continue our task to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ so that the next generation will be one that reveres God.

Challenge: How does your life show that children are precious and loved by the Lord? How do you see the value of God’s Kingdom through their life?

Prayer: Our loving Father, grant us wisdom to grow and teach our children based on the values of your Kingdom. May our children have godly wisdom in their life. Amen!