millstone

Posted by Chris (South Jersey, United States) on 18 February 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

A large millstone at the Brandywine River Museum.

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matthew 18:1-6

Today at church we had a baby dedication, which is where parents dedicate their newborn children to God and ask for God to bless and watch over their child. What was different today was that the dedication was for six children (all under the age of 6) that were adopted by a young couple. These children were so beautiful, so full of life, and looked so eager to live life - you couldn't help but smile as you looked at these precious ones.

It is easy to see why God loves them so much and wants us to behave like them instead of the selfish ways we often do, and why He wants them protected from the evil of the world. I pray that I can live up to this command and protect those that need protection, and live my life simply as a child does.

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