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I am a Precious Person

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Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14)

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Today is Children's Day. I wish to congratulate you today on this special day!

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What did Jesus think about children like you?

Today, we will learn how Jesus treats each person through the story together.

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When Jesus stayed on the earth, he did not stop preaching the gospel.

One day, Jesus left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. Jesus went every place to preach the gospel.

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 Many people gathered to listen to the words of God after hearing the news that Jesus would come. Jesus diligently taught the words of God to them.

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Some of them only came to Jesus so that he could heal their illnesses.

But Jesus still healed them.

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Even some mothers brought their children to Him.

They hoped that Jesus would place his hands on their heads and pray for them.

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However, this is what happened when they tried to bring their children to Jesus.

The disciples hindered them by saying, "Where are you going with your children?

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They begged the disciples by saying, "We are here for Jesus to place his hands on them and pray for them. Please let us go to Jesus."

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But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

 "Can't you see that Jesus is too busy preaching?

What would he do with your children anyways? Go away."

The disciples did not let them meet Jesus.

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The mothers and children that wanted to meet Jesus turned away in disappointment.

Just as they had turned away, they heard Jesus' voice behind them.

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Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." And Jesus told them to bring their children to him.

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Jesus placed his hands on each of the little children and prayed for them.

Jesus directly showed them how much he loved these little children.

The mothers were so glad.

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Jesus then explained that only people who have innocent hearts such as little children can enter into the kingdom of heaven. These words meant that you should have a pure and good heart.

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You should realize how much Jesus loves you and take courage.

Even if you face many problems, you should remember that you are a person who Jesus loves.

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From now on, you should work on keeping a pure and good heart.

I hope that you will become good children who have pure hearts the way that Jesus desires.