The story
Moms and dads brought their children to see Jesus. “Please bless my little one,” they said. Some were tiny babies. Some could run and skip. Little feet hurried. Little faces smiled.
But Jesus’ friends frowned. “Shoo! Go away!” they said. “Jesus is much too busy for children.”
When Jesus saw this, he was not pleased at all. “Let the children come to me!” he said. “Don’t stop them!”
“God’s kingdom belongs to people like these,” Jesus said. “Everyone must come to God trusting, just like a little child.”
Then Jesus took the children in his arms. He put his hands on them and blessed them. Giggles and hugs all around! The children felt so happy and safe.
Jesus was never too busy for children, and he still isn’t. He is never too busy for you! Jesus loves me, and he wants me to come close!
