August 19th, 2024

St. Barnabas Anglican Parish, Bluff. 
17.08.24
Matthew 19:13-15

Reflection
Do you seek to help others draw near to the Lord? The parents who brought their children to Jesus wanted Jesus to lay his hands upon them. They knew of the healing power, both physical and spiritual, which came from Jesus’ touch. Jesus, in turn, rebuked his disciples for hindering the children from coming. The disciples may have wanted to shield Jesus from the nuisance of noisy children. But Jesus delighted in the children and demonstrated that God’s love has ample room for everyone, including children .

Pray for the young people to grow strong in faith. No one is unimportant to God. He comes to each person individually and uniquely that he might touch them with his healing love and power. Do you show kindness to the youth you encounter in your neighborhood, home, and church? And do you pray for them that they may grow in the knowledge and wisdom of Jesus Christ?

Prayer

Holy Father, please make me aware of the children you have put around me, that you want me to help bring to Jesus. Help me see them. Help me bring them to Jesus, in whose name I pray. 

Amen.