Devotional thoughts for Tuesday

Tuesday 28. October 2014 

Trinity 19 

Jesus said: "Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the reign of heaven." (Matthew 19,14)

Jesus teaches that the reign of heaven is for all people: Jews and Gentiles, men and women, rich and poor, free men and slaves, sinners and tax collectors, fishermen and Pharisees and infants and little children. 

Jesus singled these little children out to emphasize that salvation is a matter of simple, trusting faith in God. Children have that sort of faith in abundance. They easily trust and rely on their parents to provide everything for them. 

Jesus exhorts that same sort of faith from us. We are to simply trust and rely upon Him alone to provide for us. Our Heavenly Father lovingly and graciously provides all our earthly and spiritual needs. Like little children, we trust in Him, we have faith in Him, that He will do what He has promised. For by grace we are saved through faith. 

Prayer: O Almighty God, You chose Your servants Simon and Jude to be numbered among the glorious company of the apostles. As they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so may we with ardent devotion make know the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.  Amen. (F32, Treasury of Daily Prayer)