But when the chief priests and the teachers
of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the
temple area,
“Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant.
{Matthew 21:15} (NIV 1984)
What a special place
children have in the kingdom of God! These children did what children do - they
saw people being healed and they rejoiced and they shouted out Scripture. They
didn’t stop to think how this might look. They didn’t worry about proper decorum,
protocol or the jealous feelings of their leaders. These children behaved
righteously; they praised the Son of God for what He had done, and for His
presence with them.
What a trap the leaders found themselves in. They could not
respond properly to the new thing that God was doing. Each of us who are
“religious” (don’t deny it, we grew up in church) should beware of this trap.
Oh Lord, save us from our attitudes, and open our eyes so that we can see the
new work that You are doing in our midst. Humble us Lord so that we will listen
and learn from our children and grandchildren.
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