Luke 18:15-17

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+title = "Luke 18:15–17"
+date = "2023-01-13"
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+### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lk18.15-17)
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+On the heels of the story of the tax collector and the Pharisee, Luke gives a
+practical example of how God humbles the exalted and exalts the humble. People
+wanted Jesus to bless their children, even their infants, but the disciples
+were trying to keep that from happening. Children were not highly valued in
+those days, so they may have thought Jesus was too important or busy to deal
+with "trivialities".
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+Jesus, however, thought differently. He instructed the disciples to leave the
+parents and children alone because the kingdom of God belongs to people who
+receive it like children. Children, especially babies, rely on other people to
+provide everything they need. They can't be puffed up and proud because they
+can't do anything for themselves.
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+What children can be is grateful. Seeing the delight in children when they get
+good gifts is one of the joys of parenthood that anyone can participate in.
+Entry into God's kingdom is a great gift, and we should accept it with
+childlike wonder and excitement.
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+Maintain in us awe for Your goodness to us.