By Pastora Monique Lopez Ong
What are interruptions? Cutting in, break, pause, disturbance, interference or intervention. The are different forms of interruptions and the Bible displays a lot these. But one highlight is the life of Mary. Can you imagine being a twelve or thirteen year old playing outside when an angel tells here that she will bear the Son of God. Mary is confused and asks how it is possible? If you were Mary, would you be willing to be interrupted? Mary’s response was just as it is. She simply said, “Your will be done.”
Mark 10:13-16 says, “One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.” Children might be an interruption to others but to God, the are not. A church without children is preparing itself for death. There is no next generation Christian that will continue its legacy.
Matthew 18:1 says, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus answered in Matthew 18:2-4, “Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.” The Lord’s eyes are on the young ones.
What do children have that makes them great in the kingdom of God? They were highlighted by God. They have characteristics that need to be followed.
Simple
Dependent on God
Humble
Teachable
Full of Faith
Meek
Honest
Forgiving
Joyful
Bold
Matthew 18:5 says, ““And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.”
Why do you love God?
By Ezra Ong
Because He first Loved Us - 1 John 4:19 says, “We love each other because he loved us first.”
We love Him because He is our refuge. - Exodus 14:13 says, “But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again.”
We love Him because He died for us. - John 15:13 says, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”