Jesus Loves the Little Children

Matthew 19:13-15 (NKJV)

Jesus Blesses Little Children

¹³ Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. ¹⁴ But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” ¹⁵ And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

Jesus loves the little children and watches over them. He blesses them in their innocence and beauty, living life so trusting and faithful. This makes it is so difficult to understand how God could let something bad happen to little children.  

How could he allow a young man to go on a rampage and kill 20 children at school, a place where they felt safe from harm?  I am devastated by this news and my heart is filled with sorrow for this senseless tragedy that I don’t understand. I am at a loss for words, and all I can do today is pray. 

Dear Lord, 

There are many things that we do not understand in this life and most likely never will until we come home to you. Father, please hold close to you the families in Newtown Connecticut as they grieve with pain and confusion for the loss of their beautiful, innocent children and dedicated teachers.  I know that the 26 people who lost their lives here on earth are with you now, taken from us all too soon. Please Father,  fold the families and friends of these victims into your loving arms and comfort them in their grief.  Help us to come together as a community of God to support them.  Though we are hurting and sad, we thank you humbly for your love and many blessings.  Amen