The Upper Room Devotional 6th June 2023 | Available to All
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for 6 June 2023 Message written by Ester Novaria. God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
TODAY’S TOPIC: AVAILABLE TO ALL
Ester Novaria (West Java, Indonesia)
TODAY’S READING
Matthew 19:13-15
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God’s love is available to all people.
“Allow the children to come to me,” Jesus said. “Don’t forbid them, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people like these children.” – Matthew 19:14 (CEB)
I often think of my younger brother as a child who doesn’t really understand. Yet he understands a lot of information better than I do. Young children are often considered unable to understand or do things well. But having this mindset means we can miss the wisdom children have to offer.
In Jesus’ day, society looked down upon not only children but also women, people with disabilities, and those who were poor or uneducated. These groups were considered immature in faith — even sinful. So Jesus’ words in today’s scripture verse challenged the status quo. He welcomed the children, even calling them the heirs of the kingdom of heaven. Jesus was reminding everyone that God’s love is not limited to certain groups of people; God accepts all people.
As followers of Christ, we are also invited to accept all people. We should not demean the faith of anyone, including young children, for any reason. God’s love is available to anyone who seeks God.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, enable us to love people of all ages and from all walks of life just as you love us. We pray in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Children around the world
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