Jesus Blesses The Little Children

Jesus receives the little children that he might bless them. The parents hearing that Jesus is close at hand bring their little children to Jesus for a blessing. The disciples think that it is some how inappropriate to bother Jesus with little children, and Jesus rebukes them saying of such are the Kingdom of God. He welcomes the children, takes them up in his arms, lays his hands upon them and blesses them. Jesus uses this moment to teach his disciples and important lesson about servant-hood, humility, and what kind of faith is required to enter into the kingdom of God. Children are a blessing from the Lord and are not to be overlooked or marginalized in ministry.