Clearly, Jesus loved the children,
he blessed them as members of his covenant, and he was very upset with the disciples when they tried to prevent
parents from bringing their children to him. Children are the perfect example of the kingdom of God,
because they don’t see the need to try and earn entrance, they just receive it. In fact, says Jesus, children
(even very little ones–infants and toddlers) are members of his kingdom. This is why we not only apply
to them the sign and seal of the covenant (baptism), but why we involve our children in our worship just
as soon as they are physically ready. Jesus’ attitude toward children should be our own. It was Jesus
who said, “let the little children come to me.” We must never hinder them from coming to their Savior! --kim riddlebarger