Reflections on Mathew 19:14 and Romans12:2
Matthew 19:14 (NIV)
Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.
When Jesus made the statement in Mathew 19:14 concerning children, it seems to me that it was a profound one which has greater depth of meaning than it would at first appear.
This statement says to me that our God has asked us as parents and people in authority over children not to hinder the connections He has hard wired into them that will lead them along the paths of purpose that He has already provided for them. Many adults are not aware that they are 'hindering' their children at all, most behave the way they do out of their own received paradigms, and also to conform to societal norms.
However, in Romans 12:2, our God speaks to His desire for us to constantly shift paradigms according to renewal that comes to our minds via the word; God's vehicle of creative impetus. Societal norms are great ways in which order is established in our society, and they have their place, but we are clearly commanded not to get stuck in a rut with them, and to let go, and let God renew us where he chooses.
It is in the place of renewal, re thinking, changing one's mind that transformation can take place. Transformation that is absolutely essential to our growth in every regard, and especially how the different facets come together to walk us in purpose. The adults are to allow this transformation in themselves, so that they can pass on the power of creativity and enlightenment that this brings to the influence and direction we have over the next generation.
In conclusion, Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven belongs to children, and i have learnt by inference from other principles in the bible that, it belongs to everyone who can come to God like a child. For me, this means that we come to God in a manner that allows Him to develop our talents and skill sets for a purpose which is an intrinsic part of His plan for his kingdom here on earth.
So, I believe that what God is saying through these scriptures is;
DO NOT HINDER ME,
DO NOT HINDER WHAT I HAVE PLANNED TO DO IN AND THROUGH YOU,
AND THROUGH YOUR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
ALLOW ME TO TRANSFORM YOU FOR THE PURPOSE I HAVE SET FOR MY KINGDOM
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