Kingdom of God
For a number of years I wrote music for children’s school programs. I also taught songwriting workshops for kids and did music performances. It was great to utilize my unique and creative abilities in such a deeply satisfying way.
Frequently I got hugs. Not formal, casual, reserved or contrived hugs. I’m talkin’ full out, often body slamming, with everything they’ve got hugs. Power hugs. That is the one thing I miss about sharing art with children. It would bring out the best in both of us, the kids and me.
Mark 10:13 talks about people were bringing children to Jesus so that He might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw this He was indignant and said:
Mark 10:14 “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; the the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” 10:15 “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all.” 10:16 And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands upon them.
Children have such clarity at times, a little wonder and mischief in their eyes. They can be stubborn, and stick to a single purpose when they want something. Curiosity, faith and trust are second nature. They find joy in the beauty of each day. As we grow older the world can snuff that joy, faith, trust, and wonder right out of us.
We learn the hard lessons in school and in life , and we learn to not hug but if we do it is with distance and reserve.
Let us find our child-like nature when coming before God. Enter his presence with joy, clarity, and trust as a child of God. We are, you know.
Newsong
