See the Children, Bless the Children

Children's Sabbath

"See the Children, Bless the Children"

Sermon Notes: October 15 and October 18: Luke 18:15-17               You always see what you are looking to find. If you look for something beautiful, you will find something beautiful. If you look for the ugly, you will find ugly. If you are looking for children, you can find children. But did you ever think that because of struggles in society, there are many children which go unseen? We may see them with our eyes, but we don’t see the needs and challenges which they face. We can’t see poverty, hunger, abuse, and instability. That is why times like Children’s Sabbath are so important. Children’s Sabbath (October 18) is a time when we are encouraged to really see children and their challenges. Not only are we invited to see them but also bless them.                                                                                                                                                                                  In Luke 18:15-17, people are bringing children, even infants, to Jesus for a blessing. The disciples are not happy with this interruption in Jesus’ busy ministry, so they rebuke those bringing the children. Jesus responds, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop then for such as the kingdom of God belongs.” In a time when children were not as valued in society, Jesus saw the children and he blessed the children. I believe that we are invited to follow in his footsteps.                                                                                                                       In Christ,  

Rev. Sherri