IT’S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TIME

In this way, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish.  Matthew 18:14

As you read the Gospels, you get the distinct impression that Jesus Christ really loves children.  However, the disciples were often irritated with and even rebuked parents for bringing their children to the Savior.  Greatly displeased, Jesus said, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it” (Luke 18:16-17).  He then proceeded to individually hold, touch and bless each child.  Are you bringing your children and grandchildren to Jesus?  Have you received Him as a humble child?

I love the spontaneity of children!  You just never know what they might say.  I want to share with you some of their wisdom from Children’s Letters to God, the New Collection compiled by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall (1991, Workman Publishing, New York).

-     “Dear God, are You really invisible or is that just a trick?”  Lucy

-     “Dear God, did You mean for a giraffe to look like that or was it an accident?”  Norma

-     “Dear God, are there any patriarchs around today?”  Patrick

-     “Dear God, I would like to know why all the things You said are in red.”  Joanne

-     “Dear God, I think about You sometimes, even when I am not praying.”  Elliot

-     “Dear God, I don’t ever feel alone since I found out about You.”  Nora

As the children cried out in the temple saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” the religious elite asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?”  Jesus replied, “Yes, have you never read, ‘Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies, You have prepared praise for Yourself’?” (Matthew 21:15-16).  Have a wonderful VBS this summer!  God bless you!

Bob Kulp