One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” [Mark 10.13-15]
OK, the faith topic continues... And in relation to yesterday's reading concerning the little children, today, Jesus has more to say.
I am totally in agreement with being very careful about determining God's will in any given situation. However, determining God's will is, without question, a matter of maturity. And here in today's reading Jesus clearly indicates God's preference for childlike faith over mature and logical faith. Read it.
Yes, perhaps we are undeniably mature to say that God's will may or may not be one way or another. Perhaps this displays our knowledge and understanding of God. BUT! Children seem to always believe that they can have the puppy, the ice cream cone, etc. if they will but ask. Is it any wonder that we are told to ask, seek, and knock? Why would God want us to keep coming to Him as little children? Could it be that, regardless of His will, He wants us to continually seek Him (Matthew 6.33)? This IS God's will - that we seek Him, that we ask Him, that we knock on His door!
It is not ours to determine God's will in any given situation. And while God may indeed have a will regarding anything we ask, it seems He would have us ask according to what is in our hearts.
How foolish we are to believe! How childish! How perfectly in line with God's will!
Father, help us to believe!
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