Let the Little Children Come to Me

These are just two of the precious faces that often greet me each morning on my walk to school. They are beggar children who are sent out by their parents to beg daily. Today was the second day that we ran in to this little girl and baby. She has become friends with two of my friends here, so when we run in to her, she often follows us a few blocks before we tell her we have to go. Many people may look down on children like this and pass them by. For me, these are the children that tug at my heart. They are precious, beautiful creations of God! These are the children that I wish I could take home with me.

I have been overwhelmed with the love that my two friends show the little beggar children. My friends here hug and touch these children. When I watched their love in action towards these children I was reminded of Jesus and how He longed to be with children. He chastised His disciples when they wouldn't allow the children to come to Him. How His heart must be sad when we as Christians pass by children like this without even a word. These children are dying for attention and their faces light up when we smile at them and acknowledge their presence. Just think of what a simple hug or pat on the head will do for them. I feel as though our American mindset is to look on these children as dirty and insignificant. But, how dirty and insignificant we are in the sight of a Holy God. And yet, He chose to love and touch us. It is my prayer, that I always have a sensitive heart to those who are outcast or not seen as worthy in our society. I pray my witness to them is the love of Christ and that means touching and hugging those others might pass by.