Kids Rock: Learn From Dr. Seuss, Mr. Rogers And MoreSample

A Person’s a Person

The great children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as “Dr. Seuss,” is known for his whimsical children’s books, selling over 600 million copies. Although a comical writer, Seuss took children seriously and was known to say, “I don’t write for children. I write for people.” He valued children and considered them just as important as adults.

One of Dr. Seuss’ most famous quotes is,

In our passage today, we learned that God creates each of us personally. His eyes saw our unformed bodies and ordained all of our days.

David explained that God created his inmost being and knit him like a skilled craftsman would create a beautiful tapestry. Amazingly, God’s Word also says He knew us even before then. In Jeremiah 1:5 God tells Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…”

While society often devalues the smallest, weakest or most vulnerable among us, God calls us to not despise these little ones. God is concerned for children’s welfare so much that He mentions their angels in heaven are always watching the face of God. It is implied here that these angels are on active duty and ready to intervene at the command of God.

Why do all humans, no matter how small, contain intrinsic value? At creation, God created humans “in His image” (Genesis 1:26). Simply, it means that we were made to resemble God. Since God is spirit and doesn’t have a body, this refers to the immaterial part of us. Our value as human beings, who are created in His image, is an amazing concept.

Each person has value…no matter how small.

Let’s dig deeper together. Watch the famous video of Horton and learn more about how God sees children.