Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
Matthew 19:13-15 NIV
The disciples wanted to be in control. Manage.
Jesus should deal with the important stuff. The church leaders, the big ticket things...the big questions of the time.
But Jesus.
The small, the voiceless, they're just as important.
It's so easy to put the world's priorities on our faith...
But Jesus.
These little people were ready to meet him...so he made room for them. He gave them time, touch, & in that told them they were valued...loved.
Do I try to manage God's schedule...keep him in a Sunday only box?
And miss the people he loves?
#upsidedownkingdom
#lovepeople
Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see - such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. Colossians 1:15-16 NLT OK so this is an English translation of a letter Paul wrote to a church 2,000 years ago, but does it feel like Paul is wrestling with words and ideas to try and capture all of who Jesus is, of who God is, of how does it work that the walking around Jesus was also there before the beginning of the beginning of everything we can see and touch and know. Not only that but Jesus was somehow the agent of everything that has been made in the physical, social, and spiritual. Jesus is at the centre of it all. Walking around Jesus. Cooking fish for breakfast Jesus. Heart aching as he looks at p
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