Bring or Block?

A couple of weeks ago a phrase came to me in prayer.  Simply, “let the children come to Me.”  That’s it.  No explanation or more direction was given, but simply “let the children come to Me.”

As I was thinking more about it, a question came to mind.  Am a hindrance to His children coming to Him?  Am I a block, so to speak, through my own sinfulness and selfishness?  Or, do I bring His children to His Heart?  Do I lead His children to His blessing?  Am I vessel?

So, I read the full scripture passage from Matthew 19:13-15,

“At one point, children were brought to him so that he could place his hands on them in prayer.  The disciples began to scold them, but Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me.  Do not hinder them.  The kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’  And he laid his hands on their heads before he left that place.”

Do we not all desire the blessing of Jesus?  Imagine His hands upon you in prayer.  Amazing image!!  Imagine His hands upon the young people you serve.  Imagine His hands upon your children.  Imagine His hands upon your family.  He loves you more than you can imagine!  He desires and invites YOU to COME to Him…to receive His blessing.

Ask yourself the question:  Do I block or bring others to Christ?  If you work with young people I am sure you have witnessed what it’s like when they come to the Lord!  I’m sure you’ve also witnessed when you have been a hindrance.  When we block others from encountering Christ it is most likely the time when we ourselves need to encounter Him.  Please don’t allow your own lack of prayer and communion with the Lord to block others from meeting Him too!

I encourage you to meet Christ daily.  Receive His blessing, His grace in the sacraments and prayer so you in turn can bring others to Him through your words, actions, and invitation. 

I would love to hear any stories you have to share on how you have brought to Jesus His children for a blessing!