We’re familiar with the story of the people who brought their kids to the Lord. The disciples considered that a waste of Jesus’ precious time, and they tried to shoo the kids and their parents away. Jesus had a different idea. He welcomed the kids, sending a message to His disciples, the parents, the kids…and us…that children are important people who deserve to live and be introduced to Jesus. As Christian families and as a church family, we have been given the blessing of children. We need to take that gift seriously and bend every effort to be sure those children learn about their Creator/Savior. They may be messy, they may be loud, they may even get in the way of our carefully laid plans, but they are God’s gift.