Showing the Way Now

This powerful message draws us into Mark chapter 10, where we encounter one of the most tender and revolutionary scenes in Scripture: Jesus welcoming children into His presence. What unfolds is far more than a sweet moment with kids — it’s a radical redefinition of how we enter God’s kingdom. We discover three crucial ways we relate to the next generation: we can get in the way, get out of the way, or show them the way.

The disciples, surprisingly, become barriers, rebuking parents who bring their infants to Jesus for a blessing. Their theological assumptions about who deserves access to the Rabbi clash with Jesus’ heart. His indignant response reveals something profound: children aren’t just welcome in the kingdom, they’re the model for entering it. This isn’t about childish behavior but childlike faith — innocent, trusting, authentic, and utterly dependent. We’re challenged to examine our own barriers: Do we have low expectations of what God can do in young lives? Are we investing as passionately in spiritual formation as we do in academics and sports?

The beauty of this passage is that children don’t just need our discipleship — they disciple us, showing us what humble reception of grace looks like. When we come to Jesus like these little ones, having done nothing to earn His favor, we discover the heart of the gospel itself.