A Reflection on Mark 10:1–16
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
(Mark 10:14)
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Reflection
This passage begins with a question meant to trap Jesus. The Pharisees ask Him about divorce, trying to push Him into controversy. Jesus answers by going deeper than legal debates, pointing back to God’s original design for marriage: a covenant where two become one, joined by God Himself.
Marriage, in Jesus’ teaching, is sacred, not just a contract, but a holy union meant to reflect God’s faithful love. But this moment isn’t only about marriage—it’s about God’s heart for His people.
Right after, people start bringing children to Jesus so He can bless them. The disciples, maybe thinking they’re “protecting” Him from distraction, try to turn them away. But Jesus is indignant. He stops everything and says:
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Why? Because children come with humility, trust, and openness. They don’t bring résumés, bank accounts, or status, they simply receive.
Jesus says that unless we receive the kingdom like a child, we’ll never enter it. Not achieve it. Not earn it. Receive it.
It’s a reminder that faith is not about performance, it’s about trust. And that His arms are always open to the smallest, weakest, and most overlooked.
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Action Steps
1. Honor your commitments.
Whether in marriage, friendship, or ministry; live with the faithfulness God calls you to.
2. Protect the vulnerable.
Be a voice and a shelter for those who cannot defend themselves, especially children and the marginalized.
3. Come to Jesus like a child.
Pray today without pretense. Bring your simple trust, your honest need, your open heart.
4. Remove obstacles to others’ faith.
Ask God to show you if anything in your words or actions might be keeping someone from coming to Him.
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Prayer
Lord Jesus,
You welcome the least,
You honor the sacred,
and You invite me to come with childlike faith.
Forgive me for the times I have overcomplicated the kingdom,
making it about rules, status, or performance.
Teach me to receive Your grace the way a child receives a gift;
with open hands and a trusting heart.
Help me honor my commitments,
protect the vulnerable,
and never stand in the way of someone trying to reach You.
Let my life point people to Your open arms.
Amen.
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Today, I will receive the kingdom with trust,
love with faithfulness,
and protect those Jesus treasures.
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