THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 30TH JANUARY 2025, THURSDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 30th January 2025 written by Barnet Chokani Phiri (Nairobi, Kenya)
TOPIC: “Do You Talk to Jesus?”
Today’s Reading
Mark 10:13-16
[Jesus] took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. – Mark 10:16 (NIV)
Today’s Message
One morning after church, my pastor and I were discussing some church business when I noticed that my four-year-old granddaughter was not with me. As I looked around, I noticed her sitting in the doorway to the sanctuary, munching on her fruit snacks. I could see that she was talking to someone as well. I went up to her, knelt down, and asked, “Who are you talking to?” Pointing to a large stained glass picture of Jesus holding children on his lap, she said, “Jesus!” Then with the innocence of a four-year-old, she asked me, “Nana, do you talk to Jesus?” With a chuckle I told her, “Yes, all the time!”
In the Bible, God tells us that children are a blessing and a gift. Their spirits are filled with innocence and trust. But what a reminder to me that I too can talk to the Lord with that same innocence and trust. With childlike humility and faith, I can trust that God is listening and will not turn me away. God wants to hear from every child — no matter their age.
Today’s Prayer
Loving Father, thank you for children and grandchildren, who remind us that we are all your blessed children. In the name of Jesus, who never turned the little ones away. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Christ invites me to come to him like a child.
Prayer Focus
Grandparents who are caregivers
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