When Jesus gave us the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, 20 to bring the gospel to all the people of the world, I believe He included children. So while we evangelize to adults, we must not forget that children need the Lord too. Millions of children, especially in the 10/40 Window, have never heard the name of Jesus. We are to bring them to Jesus and prepare them to meet Him when He comes again.

As a church, have we truly listened to Jesus’ teaching about the place of children in the kingdom of God? Children model faith and discipleship by showing us adults how to humbly repent and trust in the God of salvation. When we welcome them, we are accepting and respecting them as Christ Himself did.

Notice that Jesus made it very clear that if we neglect and abuse them or turn them away from faith in Christ, we will face severe judgment from God Himself. Ellen White states in encouraging mission to children that, “It is still true that children are the most susceptible to the teachings of the gospel; their hearts are open to divine influences, and strong to retain the lessons received.” we should not neglect children at all cost.

Have a blessed Sabbath.