People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” (Luke 18:15-17)
I think our Lord is heartbroken by the plight of innocent children all over the world. Through no choice or fault of their own, children are victimized daily by war, by hunger, by the violence surrounding their daily lives. Millions are killed or finally succumb to starvation or disease, while millions more are murdered in the womb before they even have a chance at life.
As people, we talk a pretty good game when it comes to loving and treasuring the most helpless among us. But the reality is, we have failed as a planet -- as a people -- when it comes to revering and protecting our young.
According to a 2008 UNICEF report, an average of 26,000 children under five die every single day -- and mostly from preventable causes. That number doesn't include abortions.
In a world where 2.1 billion of us claim to be followers of Jesus Christ -- Christianity still being the largest religion in the world -- this is unacceptable.
God, forgive us.
Compassion International
The God's Child Project
Christian Children's Charities
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