The Deaf Devo from The Deaf Missions in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "Children (3)" Bible Reading: Matthew 19:13-15 for Saturday, 13 August 2016
Matthew 19:13 Then children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray for them, but the talmidim rebuked the people bringing them. 14 However, Yeshua said, “Let the children come to me, don’t stop them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 Then, after laying his hands on them, he went on his way.
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My church has an outreach to families who are expecting the birth of a baby. After the baby is born, the pastor encourages the parents to dedicate their child to God.
A baby's dedication service is a time for worship, thanksgiving and celebration. Our pastor encourages the new parents to raise their child to love and follow God. Our pastor also gives the parents a tiny rosebud in a vase. Later, the rosebud opens and becomes a flower. This is a symbol of how a child should grow and mature in Christ.
Our Bible Reading today tells us that some people brought their children to Jesus. He blessed the children and prayed for them. It is never too early to start teaching children about God and Jesus. Sing about God's love as you rock a baby to sleep. Repeat Bible verses as you travel in the car with young children.
Be sure to pray for the children in your life, and show them how to grow and live for Jesus.[PD]
"Teach children in a way that fits their needs, and even when they are old, they will not leave the right path."[Proverbs 22:6]
PRAYER: Father, guide me as I teach a child about You and Your love. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Deaf Missions
21199 Greenview Road
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503, United States
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