He took a child,

had him stand among them, 

and taking him in his arms, 

he said to them...

Mark 9:36-37 CSB

They're in Capernaum, most likely in Peter's house (see Mark 1:29) so this child probably knew Jesus. Still could be a bit scary being in this group of big people.

Jesus wraps the child in his arms. 

Ever felt vulnerable? 

Small?

Jesus wraps us in his arms.

He's at our level. 

He's not afraid to touch.

I wonder how long he hugged this child for?

In a room of big, of people wanting to be great, Jesus  hugged the small, the vulnerable.

Jesus touch is saying that you're safe, that you're loved 

Our touch should say the same.

For many, touch can be scary because touch has been abusive, using, taking, so take care when you touch, make sure it's kind, giving. Touch in ways that considers the other person's safety and their future.

When we feel small, vulnerable, we can come back to this story, ask Jesus to wrap us in his arms.

#dearlyloved

#childrenofGod