Reflections

Saturday, May 21, 2016

When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me and do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
(Mark 10:14)

My Jesus, we have seen you angry with the Pharisees, the money changers, and even your disciples. In this passage, Mark uses the word “indignant,” from the Latin for “unworthy.” It is unworthy of us as Christians to turn away children.

Just a short time ago, you had told them that to receive a child was to receive you. How quickly they forget.

How quickly we forget, still. To embrace a child is easy for me, but please remind me that we are all children. Do I brush aside those who interfere with my plans or activities? What is more important, what I am doing or whom I encounter? You do not send anyone into my path without a purpose. Whether or not I understand that purpose, let me respond kindly.

The football team that I once followed was known for “nickel and diming,” i.e. gaining yardage in small increments. My life is made up of details, interruptions, distractions, and chance encounters. I may get where I am heading, if it be your will, but now I am exactly where you want me to be. Please help me to see your will in whatever you send.

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